Joel Toivola

Joel Toivola was a Finnish diplomat and engineer.

Early life

Toivola was born in Helsinki. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science.

Career

He was awarded the title of Special Envoy and Plenipotentiary Minister in 1970. He served as Ambassador to Beijing from 1961 to 1967. From 1969-1972 he served in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs administrative department and as Ambassador in Prague 1972-1976 and Bern 1976–1982.

Personal life

He donated his art collection to Varkaus Art Museum lle. Toivolan säätiö jakaa apurahoja Kiina-tutkimukselle.
Joel Toivola's father Urho Toivola was also an Ambassador.