Tarja Halonen
Tarja Halonen (born December 24, 1943[3]) is the former President of Finland. She is from Helsinki. She was elected in 2000 and 2006. Her mandate ended in 2012 and she left office on 1 March 2012.
President[1] Tarja Halonen | |
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| 11th President of Finland | |
| In office 1 March 2000 – 1 March 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Paavo Lipponen Anneli Jäätteenmäki Matti Vanhanen Mari Kiviniemi Jyrki Katainen |
| Preceded by | Martti Ahtisaari |
| Succeeded by | Sauli Niinistö |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 13 April 1995 – 25 February 2000 | |
| Prime Minister | Paavo Lipponen |
| Preceded by | Paavo Rantanen |
| Succeeded by | Erkki Tuomioja |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 28 February 1990 – 26 April 1991 | |
| Prime Minister | Harri Holkeri |
| Preceded by | Matti Louekoski |
| Succeeded by | Hannele Pokka |
| Member of Finnish Parliament for Helsinki | |
| In office 24 March 1979 – 29 February 2000 | |
| Succeeded by | Ilkka Taipale[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tarja Kaarina Halonen 24 December 1943 Helsinki, Finland |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Pentti Arajärvi (2000–present) |
| Children | Anna |
| Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Website | Tarja Halonen’s website |
References
- Courtesy title in Finland for former Presidents of the Republic
- http://www.eduskunta.fi/triphome/bin/hx5000.sh?${APPL}=hetekaue&${BASE}=hetekaue&${THWIDS}=2.52/1333046932_33337&${oohtml}=hex/hx3510&${html}=hex/hx3510&${snhtml}=hex/hxnosynk
- http://www.britannica.com/eb/question-711046/49/Tarja-Halonen-born Retrieved on 10 October 2007
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