Matti Kekkonen | |
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| Born | Matti Kaleva Kekkonen 4 September 1928 |
| Died | 3 July 2013 (aged 84) Helsinki, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, jurist |
| Known for | His career in the Finnish parliament; son of Finnish president Urho Kekkonen |
Matti Kaleva Kekkonen (4 September 1928 – 3 July 2013[1]) was a Finnish politician and jurist, son of president Urho Kekkonen and author Sylvi Kekkonen.
Matti Kekkonen worked as a jurist in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1957, he received the title of varatuomari. From 1958 to 1970 he was a member of the Finnish Parliament.[1][2] He was also a presidential elector in 1962 and 1968.[1] After his 12-year career in the parliament, he worked in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry from 1970 to 1979.[1]
His twin brother was diplomat and ambassador Taneli Kekkonen, who committed suicide on 11 July 1985, predeceasing his father by over a year.
- ^ a b c d Presidentti Kekkosen poika Matti on kuollut (in Finnish)
- ^ Matti Kekkonen. eduskunta.fi (in Finnish)