Erkki Jalmari Hara (27 April 1914 – 1 January 1997; surname until 1938 ''Hartzell'') was a Finnish jurist and politician, born in

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. He was a member of the

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from 1958 to 1972, representing the National Coalition Party. He was a presidential elector in the

1962 Events January * January 1 – Western Samoa becomes independent from New Zealand. * January 3 – Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro for preaching communism. * January 8 – Harmelen train disaster: 93 die in the wors ...

and

1968 The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – "Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * Januar ...

presidential elections.

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1914 births 1997 deaths People from Helsinki People from Uusimaa Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) National Coalition Party politicians Members of the Parliament of Finland (1958–1962) Members of the Parliament of Finland (1962–1966) Members of the Parliament of Finland (1966–1970) Members of the Parliament of Finland (1970–1972) Finnish jurists University of Helsinki alumni {{NationalCoalition-politician-stub