Albert Lindsay von Julin

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
Born(1871-08-02)2 August 1871
Died8 May 1944(1944-05-08) (aged 72)
Pohja, Finland
Alma mater
Board member ofsee → Board memberships
Spouse1898 → Elin Constance née Blomberg
Parent(s)Emil Lindsay von Julin and
Hildur née Kistner
Awards
  • vuorineuvos 1921
  • Cross of Liberty, 1st Class
  • Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
  • Commander of the White Rose of Finland, 2nd Class
  • Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class
  • Medal of Liberty
  • Commemorative Medal for Winter War
  • Civil Defence Medal of Merit, 2nd Class
Manager of Fiskars
In office
1906–1942

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.

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