Rangell cabinet
Government of Finland (1941-1943)
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Jukka Rangell's cabinet was the 25th government of Finland, which reigned during the Second World War for 791 days, from 4 January 1941 to 5 March 1943.[1] It was a majority government which comprised six parties and one independent minister. The composition of the government was based largely on its predecessor, the Ryti II Cabinet.
Dateformed3 January 1941
Datedissolved5 March 1943
President
Risto RytiPrime Minister
Johan Wilhelm RangellRangell Cabinet | |
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25th Cabinet of Finland | |
| Date formed | 3 January 1941 |
| Date dissolved | 5 March 1943 |
| People and organisations | |
President | Risto Ryti |
Prime Minister | Johan Wilhelm Rangell |
Total no. of members | 17 |
Member parties | |
Status in legislature | Majority government (coalition) 198 / 200 (99%)
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Opposition party | Party of Smallholders and Rural People |
| History | |
Incoming formation |
|
Outgoing election | 1939 |
| Predecessor | Ryti II |
| Successor | Linkomies |
Ministers
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | National Progressive | ||
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | RKP | ||
| Minister at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs | 14 November 1941 | 5 March 1943 | RKP | ||
| Minister of Justice | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | National Coalition | ||
| Minister of the Interior | 4 January 1941 | 13 May 1941 | RKP | ||
| 13 May 1941 | 5 March 1943 | National Coalition | |||
| Minister of Defence | 4 January 1941 | 13 May 1941 | Independent | ||
| Minister of Finance | 4 January 1941 | 22 May 1942 | SDP | ||
| 22 May 1942 | 5 March 1943 | SDP | |||
| Minister at the Ministry of Finance | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | Agrarian | ||
| Minister of Education | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | Agrarian | ||
| Minister of Agriculture | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | Agrarian | ||
| Minister at the Ministry of Agriculture | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | Agrarian | ||
| Minister of Transport and Public Works | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | SDP | ||
| Minister at the Ministry of Transport and Public Works | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | Patriotic People's Movement | ||
| Minister of Trade and Industry | 4 January 1941 | 3 August 1941 | SDP | ||
Väinö Tanner | 3 August 1941 | 22 May 1942 | SDP | ||
| 22 May 1942 | 5 March 1943 | SDP | |||
| Minister of Social Affairs | 4 January 1941 | 5 March 1943 | SDP | ||
| Minister of Supply | Väinö Kotilainen | 4 January 1941 | 16 April 1941 | Independent | |
Väinö Arola | 16 April 1941 | 3 August 1942 | Agrarian | ||
Henrik Ramsay | 3 August 1942 | 5 March 1943 | RKP | ||
| Minister at the Ministry of Supply | Henrik Ramsay | 29 October 1941 | 3 July 1942 | RKP | |
Siivo Kantala | 3 July 1942 | 5 March 1943 | Agrarian | ||
Toivo Ikonen | 13 November 1942 | 5 March 1943 | Agrarian | ||