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Rafael Erich

1879 – 1946

Finnish politician

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About Rafael Erich

Lived 1879 – 1946 (aged 66). Rafael Erich was a Finnish and Russian politician, university teacher, judge, non-fiction writer, diplomat and ambassador.

Rafael Waldemar Erich (10 June 1879 in Turku – 19 February 1946 in Helsinki) was a Finnish politician from the National Coalition Party, Professor, diplomat, and Prime Minister of Finland.

The sixth cabinet of the Republic of Finland, Erich's cabinet, lasted from 15 March 1920 to 9 April 1921 for a total of 391 days.

The most important function and accomplishment of Erich's cabinet was a peace treaty with the Russian SFSR. The peace treaty was made in Tartu, Estonia, on 14 October 1920. This was the time when the Russian SFSR finally completely recognised Finland's independence.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Prime Minister of Finland, Member of the Parliament of Finland, Ambassador of Finland to Germany
Employers
University of Helsinki
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star; Iron Cross, 2nd class; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class; Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
Also known as
Rafael Waldemar Erich

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Rafael Erich's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Rafael Erich?

Finnish politician (1879-1946)

When was Rafael Erich born?

Rafael Erich was born on 10 June 1879 in Turku.

When did Rafael Erich die?

Rafael Erich died on 19 February 1946 in Helsinki.

What was Rafael Erich's occupation?

Rafael Erich was a politician, university teacher, judge, non-fiction writer, diplomat and ambassador.

What nationality was Rafael Erich?

Rafael Erich was Finnish and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rafael Erich

· Wikidata: Q959002

· DBpedia: Rafael Erich

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