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Urho Kaleva Kekkonen [a] (3 September 1900 – 31 August 1986), often referred to by his initials UKK, was a Finnish politician who served as the eighth and longest-serving president of Finland from 1956 to 1982. He also served as prime minister (1950–1953, 1954–1956), and held various other cabinet positions. [1]
Urho Kaleva Kekkonen (born Sept. 3, 1900, Pielavesi, Fin.—died Aug. 31, 1986, Helsinki) was a Finnish prime minister (1950–53, 1954–56) and president (1956–81), noted for his Soviet-oriented neutrality.
Urho Kaleva Kekkonen (3. syyskuuta 1900 Pielavesi – 31. elokuuta 1986 Helsinki) oli kahdeksas Suomen tasavallan presidentti ja suomalainen poliitikko. Hän oli tasavallan istuva presidentti yhtäjaksoisesti vuodesta 1956 alkuvuoteen 1982, yli 25 vuoden ajan.
Learn about the life and career of Urho Kekkonen, the eighth president of Finland who served for five terms from 1956 to 1981. Explore his background, education, political views, achievements and legacy.
Urho Kaleva Kekkonen, född 3 september 1900 i Pielavesi i Savolax (i dåvarande Storfurstendömet Finland), död 31 augusti 1986 i Helsingfors, var den dominerande politikern i Republiken Finland under stora delar av tiden efter andra världskriget.
Urho Kekkonen, a man of whom I essentially know nothing about and just read about, seems to have played an enormous role in the shaping of modern Finland. He stands out among most other European leaders at this time, due to his stubborn ability to keep Finland politically independent from the USSR and even at times threatening to ...
Aug 31, 1986 · Urho K. Kekkonen, Finland's President for more than 25 years, until an incompacitating illness forced his retirement in 1981, died early today at his home in Helsinki. He was 85...
