Armi Ratia
Finnish designer and businessperson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armi Maria Ratia née Airaksinen (13 July 1912 – 3 October 1979) was the co-founder of the Finnish textile and clothing company Marimekko Oy.[1] She is among Finland's most famous female entrepreneurs. She was born in Pälkjärvi in Ladoga Karelia.[2] For a detailed biographical article in the context of her Marimekko company, see The National Biography of Finland entry.[2]
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Armi Maria Ratia | |
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Born | 13 July 1912 Pälkjärvi, Grand Duchy of Finland |
Died | 3 October 1979(1979-10-03) (aged 67) |
Nationality | Finnish |
Occupation | Co-founder of Marimekko |
Spouse | Viljo Ratia |
Children | Ristomatti, Anttimatti and Eriika |
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She is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki.[3]