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J. O. Söderhjelm

1898 – 1985

Finnish politician

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Lived 1898 – 1985 (aged 86). J. O. Söderhjelm was a Finnish politician, lawyer and jurist.

Johan Otto (J. O.) Söderhjelm (3 September 1898 – 28 February 1985) was a Finnish jurist and politician, born in Helsinki. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1933 to 1939, from 1944 to 1951 and from 1962 to 1966, representing the Swedish People's Party of Finland. He served as Minister of Justice from 13 October 1939 to 27 March 1940, from 2 September to 29 November 1957, from 26 April to 29 August 1958, from 14 April 1962 to 18 December 1963 to and from 12 September 1964 to 1966 and as Deputy Minister of Finance from 21 September 1962 to 1 November 1963.

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Important facts

Born
3 September 1898, Helsinki
Birth century
19th century
Died
28 February 1985, Helsinki
Occupation
Politician, lawyer, jurist
Nationality
Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Finland, Minister of Justice of Finland, Parliamentary Ombudsman
Awards
Memorial Medal with Rose of the War of Independence; Memorial medal of the Winter War; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Medal of Merit in silver, of the Finnish Sports; Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class; The Great Cross of Merit of Finnish Sports and Culture of Physical Exercise; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was J. O. Söderhjelm?

Finnish politician (1898-1985)

When was J. O. Söderhjelm born?

J. O. Söderhjelm was born on 3 September 1898 in Helsinki.

When did J. O. Söderhjelm die?

J. O. Söderhjelm died on 28 February 1985 in Helsinki.

What was J. O. Söderhjelm's occupation?

J. O. Söderhjelm was a politician, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality was J. O. Söderhjelm?

J. O. Söderhjelm was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J. O. Söderhjelm

· Wikidata: Q17384100

· DBpedia: Johan Otto Söderhjelm

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