Rafael Erich

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Rafael Waldemar Erich (born June 10, 1879 in Turku, died February 19, 1946 in Helsinki) was a Finnish politician from the National Coalition Party, Professor, diplomat, and Prime Minister of Finland.

The sixth cabinet of the Republic of Finland, Erich's cabinet, lasted from March 15 1920 to April 9 1921 for a total of 391 days.

The most important function and accomplishment of Erich's cabinet was a peace treaty with Soviet Russia. The peace treaty was made in Tartu, Estonia, on October 14 1920. This was the time when Soviet Russia finally completely recognised Finland's independence.

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Preceded by
Juho Vennola
Prime Minister of Finland
1920-1921
Succeeded by
Juho Vennola


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