Pentti Arajärvi | |
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First Gentleman of Finland | |
In office 1 March 2000 – 1 March 2012 |
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President | Tarja Halonen |
Preceded by | Eeva Ahtisaari (as First Lady) |
Succeeded by | Jenni Haukio (as First Lady) |
Personal details | |
Born |
Helsinki, Finland |
June 2, 1948
Political party | Social Democratic Party of Finland |
Spouse(s) | Tarja Halonen |
Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
Occupation | Doctor of Law |
Religion | Lutheranism |
Pentti Ilkka Olavi Arajärvi (born June 2, 1948, Helsinki) is a Finnish doctor of law. He is the husband of Tarja Halonen, who was the President of Finland between 2000 and 2012. During that time, he held the unofficial title of First Gentleman of Finland. Arajärvi was elected to the Helsinki City Council in the 2012 municipal elections.
He is a non-active member of a Finnish scout troop Helsingin Kotkat.