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Place of Birth: Liperi, Eastern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency, Finland
About Nora Pöyhönen
- Alexandra Eleonora "Nora" Pöyhönen (née Europaeus; 16 July 1849 – 1 April 1938) was a Finnish horticulturist and school director. From an early age Pöyhönen was interested in agriculture, and later as a provost's wife, was able to focus on horticulture.
- She soon gained attention due to her excellent gardening skills. Pöyhönen wanted to develop level of education and awareness of horticultural potential.
- After moving to Haapavesi she started a horticultural and cooking school, which taught both cultivation and utilisation of harvest.
- The school still operates today. Pöyhönen had seven children of whom six survived to adulthood.
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