Toivo Janhonen Explained

Toivo Aapeli Janhonen (2 February 1886  - 3 November 1939) was a Finnish Lutheran pastor and politician, born in Jyväskylä. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1924 until his death in 1939, representing the Agrarian League. He served as Minister of Social Affairs from 7 October 1936 to 12 March 1937.[1] He was a presidential elector in the 1925 and 1937 presidential elections.[2]

When Janhonen was a candidate in the same Oulu electoral district as President Kyösti Kallio, he received more votes than Kallio in some elections.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Janhonen, Toivo (1886 - 1939) . Suomen kansallisbiografia.
  2. Web site: Toivo Janhonen . Eduskunta.fi . 5 October 2023 .