Väinö Rafael Havas (15 August 1898 – 21 August 1941; surname until 1906 Örling) was a Finnish Lutheran pastor and politician, born in Lempäälä. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1939 to 1941, representing the National Coalition Party. He was a presidential elector in the 1937 and 1940 presidential elections. Havas participated in the Finnish Civil War of 1918 of the White side. Even though he was a Member of Parliament, he volunteered to serve as a reserve officer both in the Winter War of 1939–1940 and later in the Continuation War. He was killed in action on 21 August 1941.[1]

Väinö Rafael Havas
Born15 August 1898
Died21 August 1941 (aged 43)
Cause of deathKilled in action
NationalityFinnish
Occupation(s)Lutheran pastor, politician
OfficeMember of the Parliament of Finland
Political partyNational Coalition Party

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  1. ^ "Eduskunta - kansanedustajat". Eduskunta.fi. Retrieved 28 September 2023.