First Woman President Elected
Tarja Halonen became the first woman to serve as president of Finland. Her election was a landmark for political representation in the country.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Tarja Kaarina Halonen Biography and Timeline
Follow Tarja Kaarina Halonen through 2 dated historical records for Finland.
Tarja Kaarina Halonen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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2000–2006Years on this page
2000
2006
Second Presidential Term Secured
President Tarja Halonen won re-election after a closely contested campaign. She continued emphasizing social inclusion, international cooperation, and human rights.
Records, sources and methodology
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