About Yrjö Leiwo
Lived 1884 – 1964 (aged 79). Yrjö Leiwo was a Finnish journalist, politician and municipal commissioner.
Yrjö Kalervo Leiwo (12 February 1884, in Kuhmalahti – 12 January 1964) was a Finnish journalist, bank director and politician. At first active in the Finnish Party, he was later elected to the Parliament of Finland from 1930 to 1936 as a representative of the National Coalition Party.
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Who was Yrjö Leiwo?
Finnish politician
When was Yrjö Leiwo born?
Yrjö Leiwo was born on 12 February 1884 in Kuhmalahti.
When did Yrjö Leiwo die?
Yrjö Leiwo died on 12 January 1964 in Kuopio.
What was Yrjö Leiwo's occupation?
Yrjö Leiwo was a journalist, politician and municipal commissioner.
What nationality was Yrjö Leiwo?
Yrjö Leiwo was Finnish.
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