About Cajsa Wahllund
Lived 1771 – 1843 (aged 72). Cajsa Wahllund was a Swedish and Finnish restaurateur.
Catharina Christina "Cajsa" Wahllund (1 May 1771, Värmland, Sweden – 13 July 1843, Helsinki) was a Swedish-born Finnish restaurateur.
Wahllund moved from Sweden to Finland in 1810. She was the successful owner of a popular inn and restaurant in Turku (Åbo) in 1812–1819 and in Helsinki (Helsingfors) in 1819–1843. She has been regarded as having introduced restaurants to Finland. She was a successful and popular businesswoman, and was especially popular among students: her restaurant became a known center of students.
Legacy The Kaisaniemi Park was named after her.
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Who was Cajsa Wahllund?
Finnish restaurateur (1771-1843)
When was Cajsa Wahllund born?
Cajsa Wahllund was born on 1 May 1771 in Värmland.
When did Cajsa Wahllund die?
Cajsa Wahllund died on 13 July 1843 in Helsinki.
What was Cajsa Wahllund's occupation?
Cajsa Wahllund was a restaurateur.
What nationality was Cajsa Wahllund?
Cajsa Wahllund was Swedish and Finnish.
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