1. Sylvi Kekkonen was a Finnish writer and the longest-serving First Lady of Finland.
11 Facts About Sylvi Kekkonen
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Sylvi Kekkonen later moved to Helsinki with the intention of studying law, but dropped out and took a job instead.
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In 1926, she married Urho Sylvi Kekkonen; they had met while working at a central law enforcement agency Etsiva keskuspoliisi.
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Sylvi Kekkonen was a small and fragile person physically, but known for her strength of character.
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Sylvi Kekkonen died at Meilahti Tower Hospital on 2 December 1974.
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Sylvi Kekkonen considered her main duty as the First Lady to support her husband, the President.
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Sylvi Kekkonen was active as a patron of various events and other initiatives, although in later life her health deteriorated and she was forced to cut down on her public appearances.
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Sylvi Kekkonen is the longest-serving First Lady, with 18 years in the role, and is likely to remain so as the tenure of Presidents of Finland is limited to a maximum of two consecutive six-year-terms.
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Sylvi Kekkonen's writing often deals with impressionist themes and juvenile perspectives.
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Sylvi Kekkonen wrote essays; her debut publication, Kiteita, was an essay collection.
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Sylvi Kekkonen is known to have edited and critiqued many of her husband's writings.