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Pehr Evind Svinhufvud


 

Pehr Evind Svinhufvud af Qvalstad (December 15, 1861February 29, 1944) was the President of Finland from 1931 to 1937. Serving as a judge in the Russian Grand Duchy of Finland, he played a major part in the movement for Finnish independence. He was the first pre-presidential Head of State in independent Finland, first as Chairman of the Senate, and then subsequently as Protector of State or Regent. He also served as Prime Minister 1930-1931.

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December 15 - 1861 - February 29 - 1944 - President of Finland - 1931 - 1937 - Grand Duchy of Finland - Head of State - Finland - Senate - Regent - Prime Minister - 1930

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Introduction
Family background and early life
A Lawyer and a politician
Independence and the Civil War
Prime Minister and President
See also

 

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