Leo Mechelin
Leo Mechelin | |
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Mechelin in the early 1900s | |
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| Born | Leopold Henrik Stanislaus Mechelin 24 November 1839 |
| Died | 26 January 1914 (aged 74) Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Party | Independent (after 1885) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (1880–1885) |
| Spouse | Cecilia Lindroos |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Emilie Mechelin (sister) |
| Alma mater | University of Helsinki (BPhil, MPhil, LLB, PhD) |
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Leopold Henrik Stanislaus Mechelin (24 November 1839 – 26 January 1914), known as Leo Mechelin, was a Finnish politician, professor, liberal reformer and businessman. A leading defender of the autonomy of the Grand Duchy of Finland, and of the rights of women and minorities, Mechelin's 1905–1908 government ("Mechelin's Senate") made Finland the first nation in the world with the universal right to vote and to be elected. During his period in office the freedom of expression, the press, and of assembly were introduced. Mechelin was born and died in Helsinki, Finland.