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1918 in Finland

Explore 10 historical events and records for Finland in 1918.

Historical records for Finland in 1918

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May

Government Ends

Svinhufvud, Pehr Evind ยท Helsinki ยท Prime Minister of Finland ยท Government / Government of Finland

His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.

Prime Minister

Paasikivi, Juho Kusti ยท Helsinki ยท Prime Minister of Finland ยท Government / Government of Finland

Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.

November

Government Ends

Paasikivi, Juho Kusti ยท Helsinki ยท Prime Minister of Finland ยท Government / Government of Finland

His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.

Prime Minister

Ingman, Lauri ยท Helsinki ยท Prime Minister of Finland ยท Government / Government of Finland

Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.

Other events (month unknown)

Civil War Victory Parade

Mannerheim, Carl Gustaf Emil von ยท Helsinki ยท Government / Government of Finland

Mannerheim led a victory parade in Helsinki after the White victory in the Finnish Civil War. The event symbolized the end of the armed conflict while deep divisions persisted.

Commander in Chief Resignation

Mannerheim, Carl Gustaf Emil von ยท Helsinki ยท Government / Government of Finland

Mannerheim resigned his command after disagreements over military organization and German influence. His departure marked a temporary withdrawal from national leadership.

Monarchist Government Programme

Paasikivi, Juho Kusti ยท Helsinki ยท Government / Government of Finland

As head of government in 1918, Paasikivi supported a constitutional monarchy for newly independent Finland. The plan collapsed after Germany's defeat in the First World War.

Post Civil War Cabinet Leadership

Paasikivi, Juho Kusti ยท Helsinki ยท Government / Government of Finland

Paasikivi led the Finnish Senate government in the aftermath of the civil war. His administration confronted reconstruction and the question of the state's future constitutional form.

Regency of Finland Begins

Mannerheim, Carl Gustaf Emil von ยท Helsinki ยท Government / Government of Finland

Mannerheim was selected as regent of Finland in December 1918. He served as head of state during the transition from monarchy plans to a republic.

White Army Command Accepted

Mannerheim, Carl Gustaf Emil von ยท Vaasa ยท Government / Government of Finland

Mannerheim assumed command of the White forces in the Finnish Civil War. His leadership became decisive in the military defeat of the Red forces.

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