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Finnish historian, theologian & Lutheran archbishop (1918–2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mikko Einar Juva (22 November 1918 – 1 January 2004) was a Finnish historian, theologian and Lutheran archbishop.
The Most Reverend Mikko Juva | |
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Archbishop of Turku and Finland | |
Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland |
Archdiocese | Turku |
In office | 1978–1982 |
Predecessor | Martti Simojoki |
Successor | John Vikström |
Orders | |
Consecration | 1 October 1978 by Martti Simojoki |
Personal details | |
Born | Kaarlela , Finland (now Kokkola) | 22 November 1918
Died | 1 January 2004 85) Turku, Finland | (aged
Denomination | Lutheran |
Parents | Einar W. Juva (father) |
Alma mater | University of Turku, University of Helsinki |
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Mikko Juva | |
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Service/ | Finnish Army |
Rank | First Lieutenant (military chaplain)[1] |
Battles/wars | Continuation War |
He was professor in Nordic history 1957–1962 at the University of Turku and professor in Finnish and Scandinavian history and church history at the University of Helsinki 1962–1978. He served as rector of the University of Helsinki from 1971 to 1973 and chancellor from 1973 to 1978.[2] He was also a member of the Finnish parliament 1964–1966 and the chairman of Liberal People's Party 1965–1968.
In his youth Mikko Juva took part in the Student Christian Movement and was student minister 1948–1950. He was archbishop of Finland 1978–1982. The most important assignment was his presidency in the Lutheran World Federation 1970–1977. He also published writings in historical and church historical subjects.
He was the son of Einar W. Juva.
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