About Hannele Pokka
Born 1952. Hannele Pokka is a Finnish politician and lawyer.
Pirkko Hannele Pokka (born 25 May 1952) is a former governor of the province of Lapland. She was the fifth Governor of Lapland and the first woman to hold the office.
She was married to a municipal administrator Esko Johannes Tavia (1993–2008), and is the mother of a daughter. She has written several romance novels.
She served as Minister of Justice during the Esko Aho's cabinet from April 1991 to April 1994.
Chronology of her political career Ministry of Education 1975 Counsel to the Agricultural Producers' Association 1976–1979 Associate judge on the Insurance Court 1977–1979 Member of Parliament 1979–1994 Minister of Justice 1991–1994 Governor of Lapland 1994–2008
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Who is Hannele Pokka?
Finnish politician and Governor of Lapland
When was Hannele Pokka born?
Hannele Pokka was born on 25 May 1952 in Ruovesi.
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Hannele Pokka is a politician and lawyer.
What nationality is Hannele Pokka?
Hannele Pokka is Finnish.
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