He never took office and renounced the throne on 14 December 1918 .
Jump up ^ During Svinhufvud 's regency , Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse was elected as the King of Finland on 9 October 1918 .
King never took office and renounced the throne on 14 December 1918 .
Jump up ^ During Svinhufvud 's regency , Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse was elected as the King of Finland on 9 October 1918 .