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Matti Wuori

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Matti Wuori

Matti Ossian Wuori (July 16, 1945, Helsinki – October 15, 2005) was a lawyer, Finnish politician and was a Member of the European Parliament for the Green League 1999-2004. He reported about human rights for the European Parliament 2000-2001.

Wuori was the chairman of Greenpeace Finland 1989-1998 and Greenpeace International 1991-1993.

Wuori died after a long battle with cancer.

Trivia

Wuori had a cameo role in Aki Kaurismäki film The Man Without a Past. He loved cigars and owned many ties.