Hilda Maria Kakikoski

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Hilda Maria Kakikoski

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.

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