Hannele Pokka
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Pirkko Hannele Pokka (born 25 May 1952) is a former governor of the province of Lapland. She was the fifth Governor of Lapland and the first woman to hold the office.
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Hannele Pokka | |
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Minister of Justice | |
In office 26 April 1991 – 30 April 1994 | |
Prime Minister | Esko Aho |
Preceded by | Tarja Halonen |
Succeeded by | Anneli Jäätteenmäki |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-05-25) 25 May 1952 (age 71) Ruovesi, Finland |
Political party | Centre Party |
Spouse | Esko Tavia |
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She was married to a municipal administrator Esko Johannes Tavia (1993–2008), and is the mother of a daughter. She has written several romance novels.
She served as Minister of Justice during the Esko Aho's cabinet from April 1991 to April 1994.[1]