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Eli and Joel Toivola

Joel Toivola (15 December 1915, Helsinki – 21 October 1999) was a Finnish diplomat and engineer. [1]

Early life

He earned a bachelor's degree in political science.

Career

He was awarded the title of Special Envoy and Plenipotentiary Minister in 1970. He served as Ambassador to Beijing from 1961 to 1967. From 1969-1972 he served in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs administrative department and as Ambassador in Prague 1972-1976 and Bern 1976–1982. [2] [3]

Personal life

He donated his art collection to Varkaus Art Museum lle. [3] Toivolan säätiö jakaa apurahoja Kiina-tutkimukselle. [4]

Joel Toivola's father Urho Toivola was also an Ambassador. [5]

References

  1. ^ "Toivola, Joel" (in Swedish). Uppslagsverket Finland. 2012.
  2. ^ Facta 2001, osa 16, p. 678. WSOY 1985. (in Finnish)
  3. ^ a b Joel ja Eli Toivola. Joel Toivolan säätiö.(in Finnish)
  4. ^ Etusivu. Joel Toivolan säätiö. (in Finnish)
  5. ^ Kuka kukin on 1978 (Runeberg.org).(in Finnish)