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
11th President of Finland
In office
1 March 2000  1 March 2012
Prime MinisterPaavo Lipponen
Anneli Jäätteenmäki
Matti Vanhanen
Mari Kiviniemi
Jyrki Katainen
Preceded byMartti Ahtisaari
Succeeded bySauli Niinistö
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
13 April 1995  25 February 2000
Prime MinisterPaavo Lipponen
Preceded byPaavo Rantanen
Succeeded byErkki Tuomioja
Minister of Justice
In office
28 February 1990  26 April 1991
Prime MinisterHarri Holkeri
Preceded byMatti Louekoski
Succeeded byHannele Pokka
Member of Finnish Parliament for Helsinki
In office
24 March 1979  29 February 2000
Succeeded byIlkka Taipale[2]
Personal details
Born
Tarja Kaarina Halonen

(1943-12-24) 24 December 1943
Helsinki, Finland
Political partySocial Democratic Party
Spouse(s)Pentti Arajärvi (2000–present)
ChildrenAnna
Alma materUniversity of Helsinki
ProfessionLawyer
Signature
WebsiteTarja Halonen’s website

References

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