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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