Historical Events tagged with "svinhufvud"

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Politics & Government

P. E. Svinhufvud Chairs First Finnish Senate

November 27th, 1917 107 years ago

P. E. Svinhufvud was appointed as the chairman of the first Finnish senate, marking a pivotal moment in Finland's political landscape. He took office during a time of significant change, as Finland was navigating the complexities of independence from Russian rule and seeking to establish its own governance. His leadership was crucial for the formation of Finland as a sovereign nation, as he focused on consolidating power and creating legislative frameworks that would support Finland's long-term stability and development.

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