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.
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| Born | December 3, 1901 |
| Died | April 19, 1967 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1954 – 1967 |
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
edit- ^ a b c d "Marja Lahti 1901-1967". Finnica Kymenlaakso (in Finnish). 2004. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "4 Finnish parties form a cabinet". New York Times. 12 September 1964. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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