Johan Petter Åhlén
Swedish curler and businessman (1879–1939)
Johan Petter Åhlén (born Andersson; 13 April 1879 – 31 March 1939) was a Swedish businessperson who founded Åhléns. He was also a Swedish curling pioneer and winner of a silver medal in the 1924 Winter Olympics.2
From Wikipedia’s article on Johan Petter Åhlén (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born Apr 13, 1879, died Mar 31, 1939.1
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Career
Occupation: curler, businessperson.5
In 1899, Johan Petter Åhlén founded the mail-order company Åhlén & Holm in his hometown, partnered with his uncle Erik Holm. It soon changed name to Insjön and became the leader in its field in Scandinavia. In 1902, Johan Petter Åhlén became the sole owner of the company. In 1906 he and Erik Åkerlund launched another company, the book publishing house Åhlén & Åkerlunds. In 1932, after a study tour to the US, he founded the first department store, at Östermalmstorg in Stockholm.
From Wikipedia’s article on Johan Petter Åhlén (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
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