Armi Ratia
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Born13 July 1912
Pälkjärvi, Grand Duchy of Finland
OccupationsBusinesswoman, co-founder of Marimekko
SpouseViljo Ratia
Armi Maria Ratia | |
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 Ms. Ratia in 1959. | |
| Born | 13 July 1912 Pälkjärvi, Grand Duchy of Finland |
| Died | 3 October 1979 (aged 67) |
| Occupations | Businesswoman, co-founder of Marimekko |
| Spouse | Viljo Ratia |
| Children | Ristomatti, Anttimatti and Eriika |
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.[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]
She is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki.[3]
