Aimo Cajander
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Aimo Kaarlo Cajander (born April 4, 1879 in Uusikaupunki – died January 21, 1943 in Helsinki) was, outside of botany, [1] best known as Prime Minister of Finland up to the Winter War.
He was a professor of Forestry 1911–34; director-general for Finland's Forest and Park Service 1934–1943; prime minister in 1922, 1924, and 1937–1939; chairman of the National Progressive Party 1933–1943; and Member of Parliament.
Cajander's name is remembered for "Model Cajander", the fashion of many Finnish soldiers in Winter War: the army was poorly equipped, so a conscript man was given a utility belt, an emblem to be attached to the hat — to comply with the Hague Conventions — and, hopefully, a rifle. Otherwise, he had to use his own clothes and equipment.
[edit] References
- ^ Cajander's Theory of Forest Types Barrington Moore - Ecology: Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 135–137.
- ^ Brummitt, R. K.; C. E. Powell (1992). Authors of Plant Names. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 1-84246-085-4.
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| Preceded by Juho Vennola |
Prime Minister of Finland 1922 |
Succeeded by Kyösti Kallio |
| Preceded by Kyösti Kallio |
Prime Minister of Finland 1924 |
Succeeded by Lauri Ingman |
| Preceded by Kyösti Kallio |
Prime Minister of Finland 1937–1939 |
Succeeded by Risto Ryti |
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