Vilho Setälä

Vilho Setälä was a Finnish politician, lawyer, and diplomat active in the early 20th century. He served as Prime Minister of Finland briefly in 1920 and was involved in shaping Finnish foreign policy and government during a formative period. With a background in law, he also contributed to Finland’s legal and political development, advocating for national interests amidst Finland's independence and post-World War I challenges. Setälä's work helped establish Finland's modern political institutions, and he played a significant role in representing Finland internationally before withdrawing from active politics later in life.