Henrik Ryti
President of Finland (1889–1956)
1889 — 1956
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Finland (1889–1956)
Born
February 3, 1889
Died
1956 (age ~67)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
lawyer, politician, economist
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in HuittinenDied in Helsinki
1889
Born in Huittinen (1889-02-03)
1919
Positionmember of the Parliament of Finland (1919–1924)
1921
PositionMinister of Finance (1921–1922)
1922
PositionMinister of Finance (1922–1924)
1922
AwardCommander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1924
PositionGovernor of the Bank of Finland (1924–1943)
About
Risto Heikki Ryti was a Finnish politician who served as the president of Finland from 1940 to 1944. Ryti started his career as a politician in the field of economics and as a political background figure during the interwar period. He made a wide range of international contacts in the world of banking and within the framework of the League of Nations. Ryti served as prime minister during the Winter War and the Interim Peace, and as president during the Continuation War.
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Who is Henrik Ryti?+
Risto Heikki Ryti was a Finnish politician who served as the president of Finland from 1940 to 1944. Ryti started his career as a politician in the field of economics and as a political background figure during the interwar period. He made a wide range of international contacts in the world of banki
What does the name Henrik mean?+
The name Henrik means "a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Henrik Ryti born?+
Henrik Ryti was born on February 3, 1889.
When did Henrik Ryti die?+
Henrik Ryti died in 1956, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.
The name Henrik is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Henrik — February 3, 1889
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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