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Revision as of 21:04, 28 September 2015
Country
Finland
Birth - Death
1864 - 1912
Occupation
Writer
Description
Teacher and Member of Parliament (1906-1910), being the first lesbian member and one of the first group of 19 female members (women were allowed to run for parliament beginning in 1906). Speaker for women's suffrage through the Finnish Women's Association, of which she was Vice President. Had numerous relationships with other women, as detailed in her diaries. Author of numerous children's songs, poetry and short stories.
