About Ellen Svinhufvud
Lived 1869 – 1953 (aged 83). Ellen Svinhufvud was a Finnish politician.
Ellen Svinhufvud ( Timgren; 23 December 1869 – 24 August 1953) was the wife of Finland's third president, Pehr Evind Svinhufvud, serving as the First Lady of Finland from 1931 until 1937.
Her personal interests included various handicrafts, and she even had a loom installed in the Presidential Palace.
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Who was Ellen Svinhufvud?
wife of Finland's third president, Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
When was Ellen Svinhufvud born?
Ellen Svinhufvud was born on 23 December 1869 in Turku.
When did Ellen Svinhufvud die?
Ellen Svinhufvud died on 24 August 1953 in Luumäki.
What was Ellen Svinhufvud's occupation?
Ellen Svinhufvud was a politician.
What nationality was Ellen Svinhufvud?
Ellen Svinhufvud was Finnish.
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