Lauri Kristian Relander

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

Summary

Lauri Kristian Relander is a human[1]. He was born in Kurkijoki[2]. He was born on May 31, 1883[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on February 9, 1942[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and agronomist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lauri Kristian Relander was born in Kurkijoki[2].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander died in Helsinki[4].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander was born on May 31, 1883[3].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander died on February 9, 1942[5].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander's father was Evald Relander[10].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander's mother was Kerttuli Maaria Olsoni[11].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander was married to Signe Relander[12].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[14].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • Finnish was Lauri Kristian Relander's native language[16].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander's professions included politician[6].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander's professions included agronomist[7].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[17].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander held the position of President of Finland[18].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander held the position of Speaker of the Parliament of Finland[19].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander held the position of managing director[20].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander's education included a stint at Imperial Alexander University[21].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander received the Order of the White Eagle[22].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars[23].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander received the 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[24].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander received the Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[25].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[26].
  • Lauri Kristian Relander received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kurkijoki[2], Lauri Kristian Relander… he was born on May 31, 1883[3]. His father was Evald Relander[10]. His mother was Kerttuli Maaria Olsoni[11]. Finnish was his native language[16].

Education

Lauri Kristian Relander was educated at Imperial Alexander University[21]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and agronomist[7]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Finland[17], a position[29], in Finland[30]; President of Finland[18], a position[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1919[33]; Speaker of the Parliament of Finland[19], a position[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1907[36]; and managing director[20], a position[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Eagle[22], an order[38], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[39], founded in 1705[40]; Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars[23], a grade of an order[41], in Latvia[42], founded in 1924[43]; 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[24], a grade of an order[44], in Estonia[45]; Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[25], a class of award[46], in Estonia[47]; Royal Order of the Seraphim[26], an order[48], in Sweden[49], founded in 1748[50]; and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27], a grade of an order[51], in Finland[52], founded in 1919[53].

Personal Life

Among Lauri Kristian Relander's spouses was Signe Relander[12]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[54]. He was affiliated with the Centre Party[55].

Death and Burial

Lauri Kristian Relander died on February 9, 1942[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[56]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Lauri Kristian Relander ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Lauri Kristian Relander born?

Born in Kurkijoki[2], Lauri Kristian Relander…

Where did Lauri Kristian Relander die?

Lauri Kristian Relander passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Lauri Kristian Relander's parents?

Lauri Kristian Relander's father was Evald Relander[10]. Lauri Kristian Relander's mother was Kerttuli Maaria Olsoni[11].

Who was Lauri Kristian Relander married to?

Lauri Kristian Relander's spouses include Signe Relander[12].

What did Lauri Kristian Relander do for work?

Lauri Kristian Relander worked as politician[6] and agronomist[7].

Where did Lauri Kristian Relander go to school?

Lauri Kristian Relander was educated at Imperial Alexander University[21].

What awards did Lauri Kristian Relander receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[22], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars[23], 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle[24], and Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 1st Class[25].

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  15. [16] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Finnish MP database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [54] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Q16355181. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . president.ee. Retrieved . president.ee. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q58370769. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
  26. [56] . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  25. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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