Joel Toivola

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

Eli and Joel Toivola.

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. 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)
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