Photo: Pertti Jenytin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons¹³

Armi Ratia

Finnish designer and businessperson

Armi Maria Ratia née Airaksinen (13 July 1912 – 3 October 1979) was a Finnish businesswoman, she was the co-founder of the Finnish textile and clothing company Marimekko Ltd. She is among Finland's most famous female entrepreneurs.²

From Wikipedia’s article on Armi Ratia (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jul 13, 1912, died Oct 3, 1979.¹

About

She was born in Pälkjärvi in Ladoga Karelia. For a detailed biographical article in the context of her Marimekko company, see The National Biography of Finland entry.

She is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki.

From Wikipedia’s article on Armi Ratia, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.²

Companies

MarimekkoFounder¹²

Early life and education

Date not recordedAalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture³

Career

Occupation: designer, businessperson.⁶

1971 to 1976Chief executive officer, Marimekko⁵
1951 to 1969Chief executive officer, Marimekko⁵
Date not recordedFounded Marimekko⁴

Personal life

BornJul 13, 1912, Pälkjärvi⁷
DiedOct 3, 1979, Helsinki⁸
CitizenshipGrand Duchy of Finland, Finland⁹
Children1¹⁰

Awards

Date not recordedKnight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland¹¹

Sources

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WikidataArmi Ratia on Wikidata
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WikipediaArmi Ratia on Wikipedia
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WikidataArmi Ratia: education, on Wikidata
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WikidataArmi Ratia: Founded Marimekko, on Wikidata
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WikidataArmi Ratia: Chief executive officer, Marimekko, on Wikidata
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WikidataArmi Ratia: occupation, on Wikidata
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WikidataArmi Ratia: place of birth, on Wikidata
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WikidataArmi Ratia: place of death, on Wikidata
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WikidataArmi Ratia: citizenship, on Wikidata
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WikidataArmi Ratia: number of children, on Wikidata
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WikidataArmi Ratia: award, on Wikidata
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WikidataMarimekko, Founder
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Wikimedia CommonsArmi Ratia photo by Pertti Jenytin, Public domain