Erik Julin
Erik Julin (13 November 1796 – 21 June 1874) was a Finnish apothecary, shipowner and industrialist.
Commercial Counsellor Erik Julin | |
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| Born | 13 November 1796 Oulu, Sweden |
| Died | 21 June 1874 (aged 77) Turku, Grand Duchy of Finland |
| Monuments | bust in Turku (Walter Runeberg) |
| Education | apothecary |
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| Spouse | Christina Sofia née Sundbäck |
| Children | Erik Julin Jr. (1825–1857) |
| Parent(s) | Johan Julin and Albertina née Karberg |
| Relatives | John von Julin (brother) Albert von Julin (nephew) |
After his studies Julin continued his father's pharmacy in Turku. He started a shipping business which first operated locally and later overseas. Julin was founding owner of Russo-Finnish Whaling Company and significant owner of Turku shipbuilders Åbo Skeppswarf and W:m Crichton & C:o.
Julin initiated foundation of the first voluntary fire brigade of Finland and he developed actively the financial sector.
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