Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg (January 28, 1865 – September 22, 1952) was the first President of Finland, serving from 1919 to 1925. He was a lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the establishment of the Finnish Republic. Ståhlberg was born in Suomussalmi, Oulu Province, Grand Duchy of Finland (now part of Russia). He graduated from the University of Helsinki in 1889 with a degree in...
Pioneering the Presidency: Finland’s First Presidential Leader
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