Mikko Juva

Mikko Juva with his wife.

Mikko Einar Juva (22 November 1918, Kokkola - 1 January 2004, Turku), was a Finnish historian, theologian and archbishop. He was professor in Nordic history 1957-1962 at Turku University and professor in Finnish and Scandinavian history and church history at Helsinki University 1962-1978. He was also a member of the Finnish parliament 1962-66 and the chairman of Liberal People's Party 1965-1968.

In his youth Mikko Juva took part in the Christian student movement and was student minister 1948-1950. He was archbishop of Finland 1978-1982. The most important assignment is 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.

Bibliography

• Suomen sivistyneistö uskonnollisen vapaamielisyyden murroksessa 1848-1869 (1950)
• Valtiokirkosta kansankirkoksi (1960)
• Suomen kansan historia (5 parts, 1964–67, with Einar W. Juva)

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Name	Juva, Mikko
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Date of birth	22 November 1918
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Date of death	1 January 2004
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