Pehr Evind Svinhufvud

Pehr Evind Svinhufvud, usually known as P. E. Svinhufvud, (1861 - 1944) was Finland's third president. He married Ellen Timgren and they had six children. His nickname was Ukko-Pekka. That's why name Pekka became more popular.

P. E. Svinhufvud
3rd President of Finland
In office
March 1, 1931  March 1, 1937
Preceded byLauri Kristian Relander
Succeeded byKyösti Kallio
Personal details
Born(1861-12-15)December 15, 1861
Sääksmäki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
DiedFebruary 29, 1944(1944-02-29) (aged 82)
Luumäki, Republic of Finland
NationalityFinn
Spouse(s)Ellen Timgren
Children6 children
P. E. Svinhufvud on a stamp, published 1931


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