Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1931 in Finland
Explore 5 historical events and records for Finland in 1931.
Historical records for Finland in 1931
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March
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
October
Gold Standard Abandoned
Finland leaves the gold standard as international reserve losses spread through northern Europe after sterling's suspension.
Other events (month unknown)
Defense Council Chairmanship
Mannerheim was appointed chairman of Finland's Defence Council. The position returned him to a central role in military planning before the Second World War.
Lapua Movement Political Challenge
President Pehr Evind Svinhufvud faced a serious challenge from Finland's far-right Lapua movement. The struggle tested constitutional authority and the government's response to political intimidation.
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