Esko Almgren

Esko Almgren (born 2 July 1932) is a Finnish high school teacher and politician. He was the chairman of the Christian Democrats between 1982 and 1989. He served at the Finnish Parliament for three terms. He is the honorary chairman of the Christian Democrats.[1]

Esko Almgren
Almgren in 1987
Chairman of the Christian Democrats
In office
1982–1989
Personal details
Born (1932-07-02) 2 July 1932
Kotka, Finland
SpouseKaarina Wahlroos
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Helsinki
ProfessionHigh school teacher

Early life and education

Almgren was born in Kotka on 2 July 1932.[1] He was the seventh child of his parents.[1] He attended the University of Helsinki and received a degree in geography and biology.[2]

Career

After his graduation Almgren worked as a teacher.[1] In 1964 and 1975 he ran for a seat in the provincial elections for the Conservatives.[2][3] Almgren became a member of the Christian Democrats in 1976.[3] Then he was named as the secretary general of the party.[3] In 1979 he was elected to the Finnish Parliament.[2] In 1982 Almgren became the chairman of the Christian Democrats and held the post until 1989.[1] He was elected to the Parliament in the 1983 and 1988 elections.[4]

Personal life

Almgren married Kaarina Wahlroos, and they had four children.[1]

References
  1. Kristiina Kunnas (29 June 2022). "KD:n kunniapuheenjohtaja Esko Almgren täyttää 90 vuotta – "Elämä ollut kaikkineen valtava lahja Jumalalta"". KD Lehti (in Finnish). Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  2. Satu Krautsuk (5 March 2017). "Muistatko ankaran Esko Almgrenin? Jättää politiikan 84-vuotiaana ja läksyttää vielä kerran nuorempiaan – tässä käytösopin lyhyt oppimäärä poliitikoille". Yle (in Finnish). Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  3. David Arter (1980). "The Finnish Christian League Party or 'Anti-Party'?". Scandinavian Political Studies. 3 (2).
  4. "Historia" (in Finnish). Suomen Kristillisdemokraatit. Retrieved 27 July 2022.

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