Albert Lindsay von Julin
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Albert Ludvig Lindsay von Julin (2 August 1871 – 8 May 1944) was a Finnish engineer, businessman and vuorineuvos.
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Albert Ludvig Lindsay von Julin | |
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Born | (1871-08-02)2 August 1871 |
Died | 8 May 1944(1944-05-08) (aged 72) Pohja, Finland |
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Board member of | see → Board memberships |
Spouse | 1898 → Elin Constance née Blomberg |
Parent(s) | Emil Lindsay von Julin and Hildur née Kistner |
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Manager of Fiskars | |
In office 1906–1942[1] | |
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Julin was born in Pohja to an industrial family. After his studies he spent several years gaining work experience in Caucasus, after which he returned to Finland to manage his family business, the Fiskars company. Julin led the company for almost 40 years and grew it into one of the largest companies in Finland.
Julin also had a significant role in creating the Finnish employers' associations. He took part in the last Diet of Finland in 1904–1905 and in local politics in Pohja.