Svinhufvud (family)

Svinhufvud (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈsvîːnˌhʉːvɵd]; literally translated as "Swine head"[1]) is a family of ancient Swedish nobility originating from Dalarna. The family is incorporated both at the Swedish House of Nobility and the Finnish House of Nobility.

Coat of arms of the Svinhufvud family

A prominent member is P. E. Svinhufvud, President of Finland from 1931–37. Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland (né Daniel Westling), the husband of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, shares ancestors very far back in time with this family.

The first known ancestor of the Svinhufvud family is Jöns Swinshwow (modern spelling: Svinshuv) who lived c. 1340–1420.

References
  1. "FINLAND: Wet Threats". The New York Times. 14 December 1931.


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