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igor · November 24, 2003, 07:35 AM

History trivia...

Ukko-Pekka (the dash is supposed to be there) was a nickname of Finnish President Pehr Evind Svinhufvud, a lawyer and statesman extraordinaire. He resisted the Russian strong-hand policies in autonomous Finland and got extradited to Siberia in 1914. After the Russian revolution he got back and became President 1931-37.

During the twenties he took actively part in the militia activities and became a master rifleman, taking many championships. That's why the war-time rifle modification got his nickname.

Etymology: Pehr (Swedish) - analoguous to Pekka (Finnish). Ukko - old dude with respect, also the ancient thunder god of the Finns. Very suitable

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edit: typpo

November 24, 2003, 07:35 AM	#5
igor Member Join Date: January 3, 2003 Location: Bravo Time Zone Posts: 802	History trivia... Ukko-Pekka (the dash is supposed to be there) was a nickname of Finnish President Pehr Evind Svinhufvud, a lawyer and statesman extraordinaire. He resisted the Russian strong-hand policies in autonomous Finland and got extradited to Siberia in 1914. After the Russian revolution he got back and became President 1931-37. During the twenties he took actively part in the militia activities and became a master rifleman, taking many championships. That's why the war-time rifle modification got his nickname. Etymology: Pehr (Swedish) - analoguous to Pekka (Finnish). Ukko - old dude with respect, also the ancient thunder god of the Finns. Very suitable . edit: typpo __________________ Georgia's always on my mind The Beatles An nescis, mi fili, quantilla prudentia mundus regatur. Axel Oxenstierna