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Hella Wuolijoki (née Ella Marie Murrik; 22 July 1886 – 2 February 1954), also known by the pen name Juhani Tervapää, was an Estonian-born Finnish writer known for her Niskavuori series.
Hella Maria Wuolijoki, vuoteen 1908 Ella Maria Murrik, kirjailijanimet muun muassa Juhani Tervapää ja Felix Tuli (22. heinäkuuta 1886 Helme, Liivinmaa – 2. helmikuuta 1954 Helsinki) oli suomenvirolainen poliitikko, näytelmäkirjailija, Yleisradion pääjohtaja ja liikenainen.
Wuolijoki was a member of the Finnish parliament from 1946 to 1948, representing the SKDL party. In her role as Director-General of the Finnish Broadcasting Company from 1945 to 1949, Hella Wuolijoki modernised the radio's programming, steering it towards societal debate and national enlightenment.
Jan 9, 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of Hella Wuolijoki, the first Estonian woman to graduate from the Imperial Alexander University and a prominent Finnish politician and author. Find out more about her roles, imprisonment and legacy from her grandson's book.
A left-wing capitalist and behind-the-scenes political influencer. Hella Wuolijoki was an influential figure in politics, even though her official political roles were brief and few in number. Her influence stemmed from her linguistic skills, her international connections and her ability to circumvent the usual solutions.
Hella Wuolijoki, née Ella Marie Murrik), also known by the pen name Juhani Tervapää, was an Estonian-born Finnish writer known for her Niskavuori series. Wuolijoki was born in the hamlet of Ala in Helme Parish (now in Tõrva Parish), Valga County, Governorate of Livonia.
Nov 13, 2015 · This article approaches the Finnish-Estonian Jill-of-all-trades, Hella Wuolijoki (1886–1954), through her autobiographical writings. She was active in business, politics, science and culture during a turbulent time in Finnish history, and her radical political stance and unorthodox methods made her a controversial person.
