Marja Lahti Explained

Marja Lahti
Birth Date:3 December 1901
Birth Place:Kymi
Death Place:Helsinki
Nationality:Finnish
Occupation:Politician
Years Active:1954 – 1967

Ida Maria Marja Lahti (3 December 1901, Kymi – 19 April 1967) was a Finnish politician who served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture in the Virolainen Cabinet.

Lahti worked for a small farmers' federation in her local area, before being elected to the Parliament of Finland for the Agrarian League at the 1954 general election.[1] She remained a member until her death.[1] In parliament she served on the Economic Committee, the Grand Committee and the Banking Committee.[1] From 1964 to 1966 she served as second minister of Agriculture in the cabinet of Johannes Virolainen.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marja Lahti 1901-1967 . . 2004 . Finnica Kymenlaakso . fi . 20 October 2016 .
  2. News: . 4 Finnish parties form a cabinet . . 12 September 1964 . 20 October 2016.