# 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 31 May 1883 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kurkijoki ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P19))
- **Died:** 9 February 1942 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P570))
- **Place of death:** Helsinki ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Finland; Grand Duchy of Finland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; agronomist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P106))
- **Political party:** Centre Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P102))
- **Education:** Imperial Alexander University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P69))
- **Spouse:** Signe Relander ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P26))
- **Positions held:** 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the White Eagle; Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars; 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle; Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class; Royal Order of the Seraphim; Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎; Knight of the Order of the Elephant; 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; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Lauri Kristian Relander](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauri_Kristian_Relander) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q214009](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q214009) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Lauri Kristian Relander.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lauri_Kristian_Relander.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Lauri Kristian Relander". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/lauri-kristian-relander. Retrieved 5 November 2026.