Armi Ratia
Finnish designer and businessperson (19000-201q10
About Armi Ratia
Lived 1912 – 1979 (aged 67). Armi Ratia was a Finnish designer, businessperson and marimekko.
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. She is among Finland's most famous female entrepreneurs. She was born in Pälkjärvi in Ladoga Karelia. For a detailed biographical article in the context of her Marimekko company, see The National Biography of Finland entry.
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Who was Armi Ratia?
Finnish designer and businessperson (19000-201q10
When was Armi Ratia born?
Armi Ratia was born on 13 July 1912 in Pälkjärvi.
When did Armi Ratia die?
Armi Ratia died on 3 October 1979 in Helsinki.
What was Armi Ratia's occupation?
Armi Ratia was a designer, businessperson and marimekko.
What nationality was Armi Ratia?
Armi Ratia was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Armi Ratia. https://biography.guide/armi-ratia/
MLA: "Armi Ratia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/armi-ratia/.
Chicago: "Armi Ratia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/armi-ratia/.
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