Sinikka Linkomies-Pohjala

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Sinikka Karhuvaara in 1979

Sinikka Linkomies-Pohjala (née Linkomies, later Karhuvaara; 1929, Helsinki – 2000, Pori) was a Finnish politician.[1][2]

She graduated from the University of Helsinki with a master's degree in 1957, and went on to work as a Swedish language teacher for over a decade until 1969.[2]

Linkomies-Pohjala served as a Member of Parliament for the Helsinki constituency, representing the National Coalition Party, from 1970 until 1983. She also sat on the Helsinki City Council 1973–1980.[1]

Her father was the Prime Minister of Finland, Professor Edwin Linkomies.[2] Her second husband was the MP Toivo Topias Pohjala.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Sinikka Linkomies-Pohjala". Eduskunta.fi (in Finnish). Parliament of Finland. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Kuka Kukin On (Who's Who) (in Finnish). Helsinki: Otava. 1978. p. 353. Retrieved 22 July 2023.