Jan-Magnus Jansson
Politician, Deceased Person
1922 – 2003
Who was Jan-Magnus Jansson?
Jan-Magnus Jansson was a Finnish politician.
Jansson was a Professor of general state science at the University of Helsinki 1954–74 and chancellor for the Åbo Akademi University 1985 to 1991. He was the chairman of the Swedish People's Party 1966 to 1973 and a Minister of Trade and Industry in Kalevi Sorsa's first government. Jansson was his party's presidential candidate in the elections of 1982 and received 11 electoral votes.
Jansson was also the editorial chief of Hufvudstadsbladet from 1974 to 1987.
Jansson has also written several books, for instance about the Finnish Constitution and some poetry works.
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- Born
- Jan 24, 1922
- Profession
- Lived in
- Helsinki
- Died
- Nov 29, 2003
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on July 23, 2013
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