Johan Wilhelm Rangell

Prime Minister of Finland

Johan Wilhelm Rangell - Prime Minister of Finland
Born

October 25th, 1894
130 years ago

Died

1982
43 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Finland

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Served as Prime Minister of Finland from 1944 to 1945. Rangell played a significant role in Finnish politics during a turbulent period following World War II. He notably led the government during the crucial transition from wartime to peacetime. His administration focused on post-war reconstruction and international relations.

Served as Prime Minister from 1944 to 1945

Led Finland during post-World War II reconstruction

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