Juho Niukkanen

Juho Niukkanen
Born (1888-07-27)July 27, 1888
Kirvu, Finland
Died May 17, 1954(1954-05-17) (aged 65)
Helsinki, Finland
Nationality Finnish
Occupation Politician
Known for Minister of Defense of Finland (1937-1940)

Juho Niukkanen (27 July 1888 in Kirvu – 17 May 1954 in Helsinki) was a Finnish politician prior to, during, and after the Winter War. He was a member of parliament 1917–1932 and 1936–1954, and represented the Agrarian Party (Maalaisliitto). He served as a minister in many cabinets. His most important office was as Minister of Defence in 1937–1940.

Juho Niukkanen was a favourite subject of many puns and jokes, because his name is derived from the adjective niukka (bare, meagre, economical).

Preceded by
Hannes Ryömä
Minister of Finance (Finland)
1927–1928
Succeeded by
Hugo Relander
Preceded by
Hugo Relander
Minister of Finance (Finland)
1936–1937
Succeeded by
Väinö Tanner
Preceded by
Arvi Oksala
Minister of Defence (Finland)
1937–1940
Succeeded by
Rudolf Walden


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