Toivo Mikael Kivimäki 1886 – 1968

Biography

Toivo Mikael Kivimäki was born on June 5, 1886, in the small Finnish municipality of Tarvasjoki. He would go on to dedicate his life to public service as a Finnish politician, contributing to his nation during a formative period in Finland’s history as an independent state.

Throughout his career, Kivimäki remained connected to his roots while engaging in the broader political life of Finland. He spent his adult years working within the political system during a time of significant national development and change. His work as a politician reflected the values and concerns of early twentieth-century Finland.

Kivimäki passed away on May 6, 1968, in Helsinki at the age of 81. He was laid to rest at Hietaniemi cemetery, one of Finland’s most significant burial grounds, located in the nation’s capital. His life spanned from the final years of Russian rule through Finland’s independence and into the modern era, bearing witness to the nation’s transformation.