
Finnish politician; the 2nd President of Finland (1883–1942)
1883 — 1942
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish politician; the 2nd President of Finland (1883–1942)
Born
May 31, 1883
Died
1942 (age ~59)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, agronomist
1883
Born in Kurkijoki (1883-05-31)
1919
PositionSpeaker of the Parliament of Finland (1919–1920)
1919
AwardCommander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1925
PositionPresident of Finland (1925–1931)
1925
AwardRoyal Order of the Seraphim
1925
AwardCross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class
About
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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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.
The name Lars means "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is of German origin.
Lars Kristian Relander was born on May 31, 1883.
Lars Kristian Relander died in 1942, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.
The name Lars is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Lars
Lars — May 31, 1883
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Would you name your baby Lars?
Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
Respect.
— .
Actions
1925
AwardGrand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1926
AwardKnight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav
1931
Positionmanaging director (1931–1942)
1942
Died in Helsinki