Viljo Rantala

Viljo Johannes Rantala (18 November 1892 – 31 December 1980) was a Finnish smallholder and politician, born in Punkalaidun.

He served as Minister of Finance from 20 September 1951 to 9 July 1953.

After the Finnish Civil War of 1918, Rantala was given a life prison sentence for having belonged to the Red Guard.

However, in 1921, he was pardoned and could resume his political activities.

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