Direct Presidential Election Victory
Martti Ahtisaari won Finland's first direct two-round presidential election. His presidency emphasized international relations and active diplomatic engagement.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari Biography and Timeline
Follow Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari through 2 dated historical records for Finland.
Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1994–1997Years on this page
1994
1997
European Security Diplomacy
President Ahtisaari worked to enhance Finland's profile in European security and international mediation. His foreign-policy activity reflected the opportunities opened by the post-Cold War order.
Records, sources and methodology
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