Eino Pekkala
Eino Oskari Pekkala (29 November 1887 − 30 September 1956) was a Finnish lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland, representing the Socialist Electoral Organisation of Workers and Smallholders 1927–1930 and the Finnish People's Democratic League 1945–1948. In the 1920−1930s, Pekkala was twice in prison for his political activities, and he was even kidnapped by the fascist Lapua Movement in 1930. As the political situation in Finland changed after the World War II, Pekkala was the Minister of Education 1945–1946, and the Minister of Justice 1946–1948.
Eino Pekkala | |
|---|---|
| 31st Minister of Education of Finland | |
| In office 28 December 1945 – 26 March 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Johan Helo |
| Succeeded by | Eino Kilpi |
| 31st Minister of Justice of Finland | |
| In office 26 March 1946 – 29 July 1948 | |
| Preceded by | Urho Kekkonen |
| Succeeded by | Tauno Suontausta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eino Oskari Pekkala 29 November 1887 Seinäjoki, Grand Duchy of Finland |
| Died | 30 September 1956 (aged 68) Helsinki, Finland |
| Political party | Socialist Electoral Organisation of Workers and Smallholders Finnish People's Democratic League |
| Spouses | Salme Murrik
(m. 1913; div. 1924)Mary Moorhouse (m. 1928) |
| Relations | Mauno Pekkala (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
In his youth, Pekkala was a talented athlete. His greatest achievements were three Finnish Championship titles in decathlon.
His brother was the Prime Minister of Finland Mauno Pekkala.