Historical Events tagged with "ester ståhlberg"
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Politics & Government
K. J. Ståhlberg Kidnapped by Lapua Movement
October 14th, 1930 94 years ago
K. J. Ståhlberg, Finland's first president, and his wife, Ester Ståhlberg, were kidnapped from their home in Helsinki. Members of the far-right Lapua Movement, seeking to exert political pressure against the Finnish government, orchestrated the abduction. The incident represented a significant act of political violence and showcased the tensions in Finland's political landscape during the early 20th century, particularly between radical right factions and established governance.
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