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Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Herman Andimba Toivo ya Toivo (22 August 1924 – 9 June 2017) was a Namibian anti-apartheid activist, politician and political prisoner. Ya Toivo was active in the pre-independence movement, and is one of the co-founders of the South West Afr ...

(1924–2017), Namibian politician and anti-Apartheid activist *

Sigrid Elmblad Sigrid Agneta Sofia Elmblad, born Sigrid Agneta Sofia Pettersson, (28 May 1860 – 23 May 1926) was a Swedish people, Swedish journalist, poet, translator and writer, who translated ''Der Ring des Nibelungen'' (''The Ring of the Nibelung'') into S ...

(1860–1926), Swedish journalist, poet, translator and writer who wrote under the pseudonym Toivo *

Toivo Aalto-Setälä Toivo Armas Aalto-Setälä (2 February 1896 – 3 April 1977) was a Finnish lawyer and politician. He was born in Köyliö and was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1927 to 1929 and from 1930 to 1933, representing the National Coalitio ...

(1896–1977), Finnish politician *

Toivo Aare Toivo Aare (20 April 1944 Nõva, Harju County – 9 April 1999 Tallinn) was an Estonian journalist.Eesti entsüklopeedia 14: Eesti elulood. Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus Estonian Encyclopaedia Publishers ( et, Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus) ...

(1944–1999), Estonian journalist *

Toivo Alavirta Toivo Villiam Alavirta (27 June 1890 - 23 June 1940; original surname ''Ahlström''; name as Soviet citizen ''Тойво Казимирович Алавирта'') was a Finland, Finnish journalist and politician. He was a member of the Parliamen ...

(1890–1940), Finnish journalist and politician *

Toivo Antikainen Toivo Antikainen (russian: То́йво А́нтикайнен, 8 June 1898 – 4 October 1941) was a Finnish-born communist and a military officer of the Soviet Red Army. He was one of the founders and leaders of the exile Communist Party of Finla ...

(1898–1941), Finnish communist and military officer *

Toivo Aro Toivo Nestori Aro (born Toivo Nestori Ahlstedt, 9 February 1887 – 8 October 1962) was a Finnish sportsleader and an aquatics athlete, who won 10 Finnish championships. Sports Olympics Aro was the Chef de Mission of Finland at the 1928 W ...

(1887–1962), Finnish diver and Olympic competitor *

Toivo Aronen Kaarlo Toivo Aronen (4 June 1886 – 1 November 1973) was a Finnish construction worker and politician, born in Pori. He was in prison from 1918 to 1919 for having sided with the Reds during the Finnish Civil War. He was a member of the Parliament ...

(1886–1973), Finnish politician *

Toivo Asmer Toivo Asmer (born 8 January 1947 in Oisu, Järva County, Estonia) is an Estonian entrepreneur, former racing driver, motorsports promoter, musician and politician. From 1999 until 2003, he was Minister of Regional Affairs of the Republic of Eston ...

(born 1947), Estonian racing driver, motorsports promoter, musician and politician *

Toivo Haapanen Toivo Elias Haapanen (15 May 1889 – 22 July 1950) was a Finland, Finnish conducting, conductor and music scholar. Early life and education Haapanen was born in 1889 in Karvia, Finland. His sister was the writer Tyyni Tuulio.Rajala, Panu: '' ...

(1889–1950), conductor and music scholar * Toivo Halonen (1893–1984), Finnish politician * Toivo Harjunpää (1910–1995), Finnish-born American Lutheran priest and professor *

Toivo Horelli Toivo Johannes Horelli (11 October 1888 – 28 June 1975) was a Finnish politician of the National Coalition Party. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland in 1933–1945, and the Minister of the Interior from May 1941 to March 1943. Horel ...

(1888–1975), Finnish politician * Toivo Hörkkö (1898–1975), Finnish cyclist and Olympic competitor *

Toivo Hyytiäinen Toivo Armas Hyytiäinen (12 November 1925 in Saarijärvi – 21 October 1978) was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the men's javelin throw during his career. He competed for Finland at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, ...

(1925–1978), Finnish athlete, javelin thrower and Olympic medalist *

Toivo Ikonen Pekka Toivo Ikonen (15 January 1891, in Jääski – 11 June 1976) was a Finnish farmer, bank director and politician. He served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture from 4 January 1941 to 5 March 1943, Deputy Minister of People's Service from 13 Nov ...

(1891–1976), Finnish politician * Toivo Jaatinen (born 1926), Finnish sculptor * Toivo Jürgenson (born 1957), Estonian engineer, entrepreneur and politician *

Toivo Kärki Toivo Pietari Johannes Kärki (; 3 December 1915 – 30 April 1992) was a Finnish composer, musician, music producer and arranger. He is especially remembered for his collaboration with Reino Helismaa. Kärki composed approximately 1400 recor ...

(1915–1992), Finnish composer, musician, music producer and arranger *

Toivo Kinnunen Toivo Henrik Kinnunen (9 November 1905, in Pieksämäen maalaiskunta – 13 February 1977) was a Finnish farmer and politician. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland The Parliament of Finland ( ; ) is the unicameral and supreme legi ...

(1905–1977), Finnish politician *

Toivo Mikael Kivimäki Toivo Mikael Kivimäki (5 June 1886 – 6 May 1968), ( J.D.), was a Finnish politician of the National Progressive Party who served as the head of the department of civil law at Helsinki University 1931–1956, Prime Minister of Finland ...

(1886–1968), Finnish ambassador, professor, politician and former Prime Minister of Finland *

Toivo Koljonen Toivo Harald "Kirves" Koljonen (12 December 1912 – 21 October 1943) was a Finnish Axe murder, axe murderer and the last Finn executed for a civilian crime. He was executed by firing squad for a sextuple murder. Koljonen was born 1912 in Laht ...

(1912–1943), Finnish criminal, last Finn executed for a civilian crime *

Toivo Kujala Toivo Edvard Kujala (18 November 1894, Sippola – 7 April 1959) was a Finnish electrician and politician. In 1918 he was imprisoned for having sided with the Reds during the Finnish Civil War. In the 1920s he became an organiser for the then ill ...

(1894–1959), Finnish politician *

Toivo Kuula Toivo Timoteus Kuula (7 July 1883 – 18 May 1918) was a Finnish composer and conductor of the late-Romantic and early-modern periods, who emerged in the wake of Jean Sibelius, under whom he studied privately from 1906 to 1908. The core of Kuu ...

(1883–1918), Finnish conductor and composer *

Toivo Hjalmar Långström Toivo Hjalmar Långström (1889, Helsinki - 1983) was a Finnish politician and trade union activist. He was the last leader of Socialist Workers' Party of Finland from May to August 1923 before the party was banned and its leadership imprisoned. ...

(1889–1983), Finnish politician and trade union activist *

Toivo Loukola Toivo Aarne Loukola (2 October 1902 – 10 January 1984) was a Finnish male runner, winner of the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. Loukola set an unofficial world record in the steeplechase just a month before the Olympics ...

(1902–1984), Finnish athlete, runner and Olympic medalist *

Toivo Maimets Toivo Maimets (born 29 December 1957 in Tartu) is an Estonian biologist and cell biology professor at the University of Tartu. From 2003 to 2005 he was the Minister of Education of Estonia, representing the Res Publica Party. Education Maimets ...

(born 1957), Estonian biologist and politician *

Toivo Mäkelä Toivo Mäkelä (26 September 1909 – 20 April 1979) was a Finnish film actor, appearing in more than 50 films between 1951 and 1979. He won a Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1978 and was awarded a Pro Finlandia medal in 1960. Partial filmogr ...

(1909–1979), Finnish film actor *

Toivo Ndjebela Toivo Ndjebela is a Namibian journalist and the editor-in-chief of the ''Namibian Sun'' daily. He also worked as managing editor of the state-owned '' New Era'' newspaper. Ndjebela holds a Bachelor degree in media studies from the University of N ...

(born ????), Namibian journalist and newspaper editor * Toivo Oikarinen (born 1924), Finnish cross country skier and Olympic competitor * Toivo Ovaska (1899–1966), Finnish speed skater and Olympic competitor * Toivo Paloposki (1928–1991), Finnish archivist and historian *

Toivo Pawlo Toivo Pawlo (25 December 1917 – 14 June 1979) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in 50 films between 1943 and 1978. At the 12th Guldbagge Awards he won the award for Best Actor for his role in the film ''Hello Baby''. Selected filmog ...

(1917–1979), Swedish film actor * Toivo Pohjala (1888–1969), Finnish wrestler and Olympic competitor *

Ivo Reingoldt Toivo Reingoldt (15 March 1906 – 28 September 1941) was a Finnish swimmer who won a European title in the 200 m breaststroke in 1931. He competed in this event at the 1932 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the final. He was killed in action d ...

(1906–1941), Finnish swimmer and Olympic competitor *

Toivo Salonen Toivo Kostia Salonen (21 May 1933 – 28 October 2019) was a former speed skater from Finland. He was born in Pälkäne. Medals Toivo Salonen had most of his successes on a national level, becoming Finnish Allround Champion in 1954, 1956, 19 ...

(born 1933), Finnish speed skater and Olympic medalist *

Toivo Särkkä Toivo Jalmari Särkkä (20 November 1890, Mikkeli – 9 February 1975, Helsinki), born Toivo Hjalmar Silén, was a Finnish film producer and director. He was CEO of the production company Suomen Filmiteollisuus. Before his career in filmmaki ...

(1890–1975), Finnish film producer and director *

Toivo Sukari Toivo "Topi" Ilmo Kalevi Sukari (April 8, 1954 in Mynämäki) is a Finnish businessman. He is the founder and largest shareholder of Maskun Kalustetalo and Ideapark. Sukari also owns the shopping mall chain stores Masku Koti and Sukarin Lomara ...

(born 1954), Finnish businessman *

Toivo Suursoo Toivo Suursoo (born 13 November 1975) is an Estonian ice hockey coach and former professional player. Suursoo was selected by the Detroit Red Wings with the 283rd overall pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first player born in Estoni ...

(born 1975), Estonian ice hockey player *

Toivo Tikkanen Toivo Robert Tikkanen (15 April 1888 – 1 June 1947) was a Finnish sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rome, Italy and died in Helsinki Helsinki ( or ; ; sv, Hels ...

(1888–1947), Finnish architect, sport shooter and Olympic medalist * Toivo Tootsen (born 1943), Estonian journalist, writer and politician * Toivo Uustalo (born 1946), Estonian politician * Toivo Vähä (1901–1984), Finnish-born colonel of the KGB * Toivo Vaikvee (born 1947), Danish-born New Zealand cricketer

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