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Gaining independence in 1917, Finland returned to the gold standard from 1926 to 1931. [8] ... 50 p: 1921–40 Cupro-nickel 18.5 mm Rampant lion and date
Following the defeat of the Provisional Government in the Bolshevik led October Revolution of November 1917, Finland's political class was divided on how to approach independence. The right wanted to seek recognition for independence from the West, while the left wanted to first be recognized by the new Bolshevik government.
The subject of an independent Finland was first mentioned in the 18th century, when present-day Finland was still ruled by Sweden. On 18 March 1742, during the Russian occupation in the Russo-Swedish War (1741–1743), Empress Elizabeth of Russia issued a proclamation in the Finnish language to the Finnish people asking them to create a Finland which would be independent from both Sweden and ...
17 September – Nikolai Nekrasov become the new Governor-General of Finland [6] 1–2 October – 1917 Finnish parliamentary election [7] [8] 27 November – Pehr Evind Svinhufvud is appointed as Chairman of the Senate, becoming the first Prime Minister of Finland. [9] 4 December – Svinhufvud senate declares Independence of Finland
The Bolshevist government of RSFSR led by Lenin approve Finland's independence. It was the first foreign leader to approve the independence. The Finnish Declaration of Independence (Finnish: Suomen itsenäisyysjulistus; Swedish: Finlands självständighetsförklaring) was adopted by the Parliament of Finland on December 6, 1917; 107 years ago ().
1-2 October: General elections in Finland; Social Democratic Party loses its majority; 7 November: Bolshevik revolution in Petrograd; 8 November: Labour movement forms Revolution Councils in Finland; 15 November: Parliament of Finland declares itself as the supreme authority in Finland with the support of the Soviet government
This article deals with the political history of Finland from prehistoric times, through the Swedish rule (c.1200-1808), to the Russian rule (Grand Duchy of Finland, 1809-1917) and the time of independent Finland (1917-). In this context, Finland broadly refers to the geographical area in which the current Finnish state is located.
Parliamentary elections were held in the Grand Duchy of Finland on 1 and 2 October 1917. The general voter turnout was higher than in previous elections. The Social Democrats lost the absolute majority that they had had in the previous two elections (although they, like the other parties, had increased their number of votes in absolute terms).
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