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Hella Vuolijoki

1886 – 1954

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Wikipedia Summary

Hella Maria Wuolijoki, known by the pen name Juhani Tervapää, was an Estonian-born Finnish writer, playwright, parliamentarian, businessperson and farmer. She is best known as a dramatist, particularly for the Niskavuori series of plays and for her collaboration with Bertolt Brecht on Mr Puntila and his Man Matti. Wuolijoki served as the Director General of Yle from April 1945 to June 1949 and was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1946 to 1948. She also played a private role in the peace negotiations during the Winter War through her friendship with Alexandra Kollontai.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
July 22, 1886
Date of death
February 2, 1954
Field and occupation
finská dramatička estonského původu
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