
President of Finland (1865-1952)
1865 — 1952
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Finland (1865-1952)
Born
January 28, 1865
Died
1952 (age ~87)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, politician, university teacher
1865
Born in Suomussalmi (1865-01-28)
1908
Positionmember of the Parliament of Finland (1908–1910)
1914
Positionmember of the Parliament of Finland (1914–1918)
1914
PositionSpeaker of the Parliament of Finland (1914–1917)
1918
PositionPresident of the Supreme Administrative Court (1918–1919)
1919
PositionAbout
Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg was a Finnish jurist and academic who was one of the most important pioneers of republicanism in the country. He was the first president of Finland (1919–1925) and a liberal nationalist.
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Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg was a Finnish jurist and academic who was one of the most important pioneers of republicanism in the country. He was the first president of Finland (1919–1925) and a liberal nationalist.
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
Johan Juho Ståhlberg was born on January 28, 1865.
Johan Juho Ståhlberg died in 1952, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — January 28, 1865
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
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Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Actions
President of Finland (1919–1925)
1919
AwardGrand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1919
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1920
AwardCross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class
1926
AwardOrder of the Three Stars, 1st Class
1930
Positionmember of the Parliament of Finland (1930–1933)
1952
Died in Helsinki