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Juho Vennola

1872 – 1938

Finnish economist and politician

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Lived 1872 – 1938 (aged 66). Juho Vennola was a Finnish politician, diplomat, university teacher, economist and head of government.

Juho Heikki Vennola (originally Karhu, 19 June 1872 – 3 December 1938) was Professor of National Economics at the University of Helsinki, a member of the Parliament of Finland, and a politician from the National Progressive Party, who served as Prime Minister of Finland twice.

Vennola's first government was from 15 August 1919 to 15 March 1920 and his second one was from 9 April 1921 to 2 June 1922. He was also acting Prime Minister in the second government of Pehr Evind Svinhufvud from 18 February to 21 March 1931. He also served as Deputy Minister of Finance (1918–1919), Minister of Trade and Industry (1919), Minister of Foreign Affairs (1922–1924) and Minister of Finance (1930–1931).

Vennola, who was born in Oulu, served as a member of the parliament from 1919 to 1930 and was a member of the Tartu Board of Peace in 1920. He died in Helsinki, aged 66.

Cabinets Vennola I Cabinet Vennola II Cabinet

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Oulun Lyseon Lukio, University of Helsinki
Positions held
Prime Minister of Finland, Member of the Parliament of Finland, Minister of Finance, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Employers
University of Helsinki
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon; Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy; Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Also known as
Juho Heikki Vennola, J. H. Vennola

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Juho Vennola?

Finnish economist and politician (1872-1938)

When was Juho Vennola born?

Juho Vennola was born on 19 June 1872 in Oulu.

When did Juho Vennola die?

Juho Vennola died on 3 December 1938 in Helsinki.

What was Juho Vennola's occupation?

Juho Vennola was a politician, diplomat, university teacher, economist and head of government.

What nationality was Juho Vennola?

Juho Vennola was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juho Vennola

· Wikidata: Q471237

· DBpedia: Juho Vennola

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