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Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg

President of Finland

Died when: 87 years 238 days (1051 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg

Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg (Finland Swedish: ['sto?lbærj], Finnish: ['sto?lbæri]; 28 January 1865 – 22 September 1952) was a Finnish jurist and academic, which was one of the most important pioneers of republicanism in the country.

He was the first president of Finland (1919–1925) and a liberal nationalist.Ståhlberg was an important figure in the years of the Finland's independence and constitution, driving his Republican program through adversity.

As a jurist, he anchored the state in liberal democracy, guarded the fragile germ of the rule of law, and embarked on internal reforms.

In implementing the form of government of 1919, Ståhlberg piloted an independent Finland towards acting in world politics; in presidential-led foreign and security policy, he relied on international law and diplomacy.

It was only after the opening of private archives of President J.K.Paasikivi that it was realized that Ståhlberg had a very significant political role as a “éminence grise” until his death.

He was asked for advice and opinions, which were also followed.Paasikivi highly valued Ståhlberg, and even described his predecessor in exaggerated words: “Ståhlberg was a man who never made mistakes”.


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