When was Lauri Kristian Relander born?

Lauri Kristian Relander was born on 31 May 1883 in Kurkijoki.

What positions has Lauri Kristian Relander held?

Positions held by Lauri Kristian Relander include: managing director (1931–1942); President of Finland (1925–1931); Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (1919–1920); member of the Parliament of Finland.

Where did Lauri Kristian Relander study?

Lauri Kristian Relander was educated at Imperial Alexander University.

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Lauri Kristian Relander

Finnish politician; the 2nd President of Finland (1883–1942)

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Lauri Kristian Relander was the president of Finland (1925–1931). A prominent member of the Agrarian League, he served as a member of Parliament, and as Speaker, before his election as president.

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Born: 31 May 1883 wd
Place of birth: Kurkijoki wd
Died: 9 February 1942 wd
Place of death: Helsinki wd
Citizenship: Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland wd
Occupation: politician, agronomist wd
Political party: Centre Party wd
Education: Imperial Alexander University wd
Spouse: Signe Relander wd

Positions held wd

managing director (1931–1942)
President of Finland (2 March 1925 – 1 March 1931)
Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (2 April 1919 – 8 May 1920)
member of the Parliament of Finland

Awards wd

Order of the White Eagle (1929)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars (1928)
1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle (1930)
Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class (1925)
Royal Order of the Seraphim (1925)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1925)
Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold (1931)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎ (1926)
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1926)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Iron Cross of Merit of the Civil Guards
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class (1926)
Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1919)

Questions

When was Lauri Kristian Relander born?: Lauri Kristian Relander was born on 31 May 1883 in Kurkijoki.
What positions has Lauri Kristian Relander held?: Positions held by Lauri Kristian Relander include: managing director (1931–1942); President of Finland (1925–1931); Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (1919–1920); member of the Parliament of Finland.
Where did Lauri Kristian Relander study?: Lauri Kristian Relander was educated at Imperial Alexander University.

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