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)
Nationality | Finnish |
Occupation | Co-founder of Marimekko |
Spouse | Viljo Ratia |
Children | Ristomatti, Anttimatti and Eriika |
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]
She is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki. [3]