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Väinö Rafael Havas (15 August 1898 – 21 August 1941; surname until 1906 Örling) was a Finnish Lutheran pastor and politician, born in Lempäälä. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1939 to 1941, representing the National Coalition Party. He was a presidential elector in the 1937 and 1940 presidential elections. Havas participated in the Finnish Civil War of 1918 of the White side. Even though he was a Member of Parliament, he volunteered to serve as a reserve officer both in the Winter War of 1939–1940 and later in the Continuation War. He was killed in action on 21 August 1941.[1]
Väinö Rafael Havas | |
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| Born | 15 August 1898 |
| Died | 21 August 1941 (aged 43) |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Occupation(s) | Lutheran pastor, politician |
| Office | Member of the Parliament of Finland |
| Political party | National Coalition Party |
References
edit- ^ "Eduskunta - kansanedustajat". Eduskunta.fi. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
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