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Mikko Juva

1918 – 2004

Finnish historian, politician, Lutheran theologian and archbishop

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Lived 1918 – 2004 (aged 85). Mikko Juva was a Finnish politician, church historian, theologian, university teacher, presbyter and historian.

Mikko Einar Juva (22 November 1918 – 1 January 2004) was a Finnish historian, theologian and Lutheran archbishop.

Biography He was professor in Nordic history 1957–1962 at the University of Turku and professor in Finnish and Scandinavian history and church history at the University of Helsinki 1962–1978. He served as rector of the University of Helsinki from 1971 to 1973 and chancellor from 1973 to 1978. He was also a member of the Finnish parliament 1964–1966 and the chairman of Liberal People's Party 1965–1968.

In his youth Mikko Juva took part in the Student Christian Movement and was student minister 1948–1950. He was archbishop of Finland 1978–1982. The most important assignment was his presidency in the Lutheran World Federation 1970–1977. He also published writings in historical and church historical subjects.

He was the son of Einar W. Juva.

Honors

Source:

Published works (1950) (1960) (5 parts, 1964–67, with Einar W. Juva)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Finland, Archbishop of Turku and Finland, President of The Lutheran World Federation, Chairperson
Employers
University of Helsinki
Awards
Honorary doctorate of Lund University; Honorary doctor of Babeș-Bolyai University; Doctor honoris causa of the University of Turku; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Memorial medal of the Winter War; Memorial medal of the Continuation War; Order of the House of Orange; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Order of St. Vladimir the Equal-to-the-Apostles (first class)
Also known as
Mikko Einar Juva, Mikko Juvelius, Mikko Einar Juvelius

Family & relationships

Parent
Einar W. Juva

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mikko Juva?

Finnish historian, politician, Lutheran theologian and archbishop (1918–2004)

When was Mikko Juva born?

Mikko Juva was born on 22 November 1918 in Kaarlela.

When did Mikko Juva die?

Mikko Juva died on 1 January 2004 in Turku.

What was Mikko Juva's occupation?

Mikko Juva was a politician, church historian, theologian, university teacher, presbyter and historian.

What nationality was Mikko Juva?

Mikko Juva was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mikko Juva

· Wikidata: Q1933723

· DBpedia: Mikko Juva

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