About Joel Toivola
Lived 1915 – 1999 (aged 83). Joel Toivola was a Finnish engineer.
Joel Toivola (15 December 1915 – 21 October 1999) was a Finnish diplomat and engineer.
Early life Toivola was born in Helsinki. 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.
Personal life He donated his art collection to Varkaus Art Museum lle.
Joel Toivola's father Urho Toivola was also an Ambassador.
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Who was Joel Toivola?
Finnish diplomat and engineer
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Joel Toivola was born on 15 December 1915 in Helsinki.
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Joel Toivola died on 21 October 1999.
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Joel Toivola was an engineer.
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Joel Toivola was Finnish.
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