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Reino Kuuskoski

1907 – 1965

Prime Minister of Finland

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About Reino Kuuskoski

Lived 1907 – 1965 (aged 58). Reino Kuuskoski was a Finnish politician, judge, jurist and head of government.

Reino Iisakki Kuuskoski (18 January 1907 – 27 January 1965) was a Finnish jurist, born in Loimaa.

Kuuskoski was a member of the Agrarian League. He performed ministerial duties in Finland on two occasions. His first ministerial appointment was between 17 November 1953 and 5 May 1954 as Minister of Justice as part of Finland's 37th Government. His second ministerial appointment was between 26 April and 29 August 1958 as Prime Minister of Finland's 43rd Government. Both governments were caretaker governments.

During his career Kuuskoski also performed the duties of the President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Finland. Kuuskoski was also Finland's seventh Parliamentary Ombudsman and one of the principal persons renewing Finnish municipal legislation.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Minister of Justice of Finland, Prime Minister of Finland, Parliamentary Ombudsman, President of the Supreme Administrative Court
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Also known as
Reino Iisakki Kuuskoski

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Reino Kuuskoski?

Prime Minister of Finland (1907-1965)

When was Reino Kuuskoski born?

Reino Kuuskoski was born on 18 January 1907 in Loimaa.

When did Reino Kuuskoski die?

Reino Kuuskoski died on 27 January 1965 in Helsinki.

What was Reino Kuuskoski's occupation?

Reino Kuuskoski was a politician, judge, jurist and head of government.

What nationality was Reino Kuuskoski?

Reino Kuuskoski was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Reino Kuuskoski

· Wikidata: Q708302

· DBpedia: Reino Kuuskoski

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