About Wiljam Sarjala
Lived 1901 – 1977 (aged 75). Wiljam Sarjala was a Finnish politician.
Vihtori Wiljam Sarjala (18 December 1901 – 6 May 1977; surname until 1935 Sulo) was a Finnish politician, born in Laitila.
He was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1948 to 1970, representing the Agrarian League, which changed its name to Centre Party in 1965. He served as Deputy Minister of Finance from 27 May to 2 July 1957, Minister of Transport and Public Works from 2 July to 29 November 1957 and Minister of Finance from 13 January 1959 to 13 April 1962. He was a presidential elector in the 1950, 1956, 1962 and 1968 presidential elections.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Wiljam Sarjala's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Wiljam Sarjala?
Finnish politician
When was Wiljam Sarjala born?
Wiljam Sarjala was born on 18 December 1901 in Laitila.
When did Wiljam Sarjala die?
Wiljam Sarjala died on 6 May 1977 in Espoo.
What was Wiljam Sarjala's occupation?
Wiljam Sarjala was a politician.
What nationality was Wiljam Sarjala?
Wiljam Sarjala was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wiljam Sarjala. https://biography.guide/wiljam-sarjala/
MLA: "Wiljam Sarjala." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wiljam-sarjala/.
Chicago: "Wiljam Sarjala." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wiljam-sarjala/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:26 UTC