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Åke Gartz

1888 – 1974

Finnish politician and businessman

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About Åke Gartz

Lived 1888 – 1974 (aged 86). Åke Gartz was a Finnish politician, diplomat and businessperson.

Åke Henrik Gartz (9 June 1888 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 and in the Kekkonen I and II Cabinet as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1950 to 1951.

Gartz was an Independent politician and did not represent any party, but was counted close to the Swedish People's Party.

Gartz graduated as a Bachelor of Philosophy in 1909 and a Bachelor of Law in 1914. He received the honorary title in 1917.

As Minister Gartz came from industry and employers' organizations; He was deputy director of A. Ahlström since 1931

After his ministry, Gartz served as Envoy of Finland in Bern 1951–1953 and in Bucharest and Moscow from 1953 to 1955 (1954–1955 as Ambassador).

Åke Gartz received the honorary title of Vuorineuvos in 1940.

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Important facts

Born

9 June 1888, Helsinki

Birth century

19th century

Died

29 November 1974, Karis

Occupation

Politician, diplomat, businessperson

Nationality

Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland

Positions held

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Awards

Memorial Medal with Rose of the War of Independence; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Åke Gartz's

James Whitbread Lee Glaisher

Frequently asked questions

Who was Åke Gartz?

Finnish politician and businessman (1888–1974)

When was Åke Gartz born?

Åke Gartz was born on 9 June 1888 in Helsinki.

When did Åke Gartz die?

Åke Gartz died on 29 November 1974 in Karis.

What was Åke Gartz's occupation?

Åke Gartz was a politician, diplomat and businessperson.

What nationality was Åke Gartz?

Åke Gartz was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Åke Gartz

· Wikidata: Q2336258

· DBpedia: Åke Gartz

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