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Finnish politician (1888–1974) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Åke Henrik Gartz (9 June 1888[1][2] in Helsinki – 29 November 1974 in Karis) was a Finnish politician. He served as Minister of Trade and Industry in the J. K. Paasikivi II and III Cabinet from 1944 to 1946[3] and in the Kekkonen I and II Cabinet as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1950 to 1951.[4][5]
Åke Gartz | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 17 March 1950 – 20 September 1951 | |
| Prime Minister | Urho Kekkonen |
| Preceded by | Carl Enckell |
| Succeeded by | Sakari Tuomioja |
| Minister of Trade and Industry | |
| In office 17 November 1944 – 26 March 1946 | |
| Prime Minister | Juho K. Passikivi |
| Preceded by | Uuno Takki |
| Succeeded by | Uuno Takki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Åke Henrik Gartz 9 June 1888 Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland |
| Died | 29 November 1974 (aged 86) Karis, Finland |
Gartz was an Independent politician and did not represent any party, but was counted close to the Swedish People's Party.[6]
Gartz graduated as a Bachelor of Philosophy in 1909 and a Bachelor of Law in 1914. He received the honorary title in 1917.[7]
As Minister Gartz came from industry and employers' organizations; He was deputy director of A. Ahlström since 1931[7] and chairman of the Board of Directors of Finnish Association of Employers.[8]
After his ministry, Gartz served as Envoy of Finland in Bern[9] 1951–1953 and in Bucharest and Moscow from 1953 to 1955 (1954–1955 as Ambassador).[10][11]
Åke Gartz received the honorary title of Vuorineuvos in 1940.[12]
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