Matti Vanhanen
Finnish politician and the 40th prime minister of Finland
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish politician and the 40th prime minister of Finland
Born
November 4, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, journalist, blogger
FinlandBorn in Jyväskylä
1955
Born in Jyväskylä (1955-11-04)
1999
AwardKnight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
2003
PositionMinister of Defence of Finland (2003–2003)
2003
PositionPrime Minister of Finland (2003–2010)
2004
AwardMedal for Military Merits
2004
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
About
Matti Taneli Vanhanen is a Finnish politician who served as Prime Minister of Finland from 2003 to 2010 and then as the Speaker of Parliament from 2022 to 2023. He was also Chairman of the Centre Party from 2006 until 2010 and the party's presidential candidate in 2006 and 2018. Outside of that, he has served under multiple ministerial position through out his 27 years as member of the finnish parliament, with those being Finance Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
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Who is Matti Vanhanen?+
Matti Taneli Vanhanen is a Finnish politician who served as Prime Minister of Finland from 2003 to 2010 and then as the Speaker of Parliament from 2022 to 2023. He was also Chairman of the Centre Party from 2006 until 2010 and the party's presidential candidate in 2006 and 2018. Outside of that, he
What does the name Matti mean?+
The name Matti means "a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Matti Vanhanen born?+
Matti Vanhanen was born on November 4, 1955.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.
The name Matti is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Biblical Hebrew. Etymology: Vernacular form of Matias and/or Matteus (both of the same origin), brought to Finland as Catholic saint's names. Already attested as a Finnish given name in medieval records. Cognate with Matt, Matthew.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matti — November 4, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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