Kyösti Kallio
April 10, 1873 – December 19, 1940
Kyösti Kallio (1873–1940) was a Finnish politician who served as President of Finland from 1937 to 1940. His presidency included leading the country through the Winter War, during which he relinquished the post of commander-in-chief to Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim. He was the first President of Finland to resign and the only one to die in office, dying of a heart attack in 1940.
Offices held
4 terms, Nov 14, 1922 – Feb 15, 1937
Preceded by
Aimo Cajander Succeeded by
Aimo Cajander
Aimo Cajander Succeeded by
Aimo Cajander
4 terms
- Nov 14, 1922 – Jan 18, 1924 Preceded by Aimo Cajander Succeeded by Aimo Cajander
- Dec 31, 1925 – Dec 13, 1926 Preceded by Antti Tulenheimo Succeeded by Väinö Tanner
- Aug 16, 1929 – Jul 4, 1930 Preceded by Oskari Mantere Succeeded by Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
- Oct 7, 1936 – Feb 15, 1937 Preceded by Toivo Mikael Kivimäki Succeeded by Aimo Cajander
Mar 1, 1937 – Dec 19, 1940
Preceded by
Pehr Evind Svinhufvud Succeeded by
Risto Ryti
Pehr Evind Svinhufvud Succeeded by
Risto Ryti
