Juho Niukkanen

Juho Niukkanen
File:Minister of defence Juho Niukkanen in a studio, 1930s..jpg
Born	(1888-07-27)July 27, 1888 Kirvu, Finland
Died	Helsinki, Finland
Nationality	Finnish
Occupation	Politician
Known for	Minister of Defense of Finland (1937-1940)
Website	http://lainaa9.fi

Juho Niukkanen (27 July 1888 in Kirvu – 17 May 1954 in Helsinki) was a Finnish politician prior to, during, and after the Winter War. He was a member of parliament 1917–1932 and 1936–1954, and represented the Agrarian Party (Maalaisliitto). He served as a minister in many cabinets. His most important office was as Minister of Defence in 1937–1940.

Juho Niukkanen was a favourite subject of many puns and jokes, because his name is derived from the adjective niukka (bare, meagre, economical).

Preceded by Hannes Ryömä	Minister of Finance (Finland) 1927–1928	Succeeded by Hugo Relander
Preceded by Hugo Relander	Minister of Finance (Finland) 1936–1937	Succeeded by Väinö Tanner
Preceded by Arvi Oksala	Minister of Defence (Finland) 1937–1940	Succeeded by Rudolf Walden