Lauri Ingman

Lars (Lauri) Johannes Ingman (30 June 1868 – 25 October 1934) was a Finnish theologian, bishop, and politician. Born in Teuva, he began his career in journalism as the editor of the Christian magazine *Vartija* in 1906. From 1916 to 1930, he held the position of professor of practical theology at the University of Helsinki. Ingman was also an active member of the conservative National Coalition Party, serving as the speaker of the parliament and a minister in several governments. He notably served as the Prime Minister of Finland twice, first from 1918 to 1919 and again from 1924 to 1925. In 1930, he was elected Archbishop of Turku, becoming the head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. He passed away in Turku in 1934.