Pehr Evind Svinhufvud

Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
Finland Finland 1861–1944 ○ Died in 1944

Finnish Senate leader who sought German assistance

Led the Senate that pursued Finnish independence in 1917. Heading the White government during the civil war, he sought German intervention and later served as regent. He was president from 1931 to 1937.

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Revolution and independence wars

Led the Senate that pursued Finnish independence in 1917. Heading the White government during the civil war, he sought German intervention and later served as regent. He was president from 1931 to 1937.

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