Marja Lahti

Ida Maria Marja Lahti (Kymenlaakso, 1901–1967) 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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Marja Lahti 1901-1967". Finnica Kymenlaakso (in Finnish). 2004. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "4 Finnish parties form a cabinet". New York Times. 12 September 1964. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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