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 | |
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| 3rd President of Finland | |
| In office March 1, 1931 – March 1, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Lauri Kristian Relander |
| Succeeded by | Kyösti Kallio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1861 Sääksmäki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Died | February 29, 1944 (aged 82) Luumäki, Republic of Finland |
| Nationality | Finn |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen Timgren |
| Children | 6 children |
Pehr Evind Svinhufvud Media
The Finnish Senate of 1917, Svinhufvud in the head of table.
J. K. Paasikivi (left) and Svinhufvud discuss the Finnish monarchy project in 1918
Svinhufvud postage stamp from 1931.
Portrait by Eero Järnefelt in 1933
Svinhufvud with his family on his 75th birthday in 1936
President Svinhufvud in the market square of Kuopio on August 24, 1934.
President Svinhufvud shooting at Kuopio shooting range in 1934.
President Svinhufvud giving a radio speech in honour of the 10th anniversary of the Finnish Broadcasting Company in 1936.
The statue of Svinhufvud in front of the Parliament House on July 5, 1967
Kotkaniemi, a former home of President Svinhufvud and current museum, in Luumäki, South Karelia
