About Elin Såger
Lived 1614 – 1669 (aged 55). Elin Såger was a Swedish entrepreneur and industrialist.
Elin Såger (1614–1669) was a Finnish businessperson.
Biography Såger was born in Turku where her father, Johan Såger (died in 1632) was a successful merchant. In 1631, she married merchant who operated ironworks. He founded Ruukki at Fiskars in 1649.
Såger owned and managed a major trading company in Turku and three ironworks after the death of her spouse in 1659. She has been referred to as one of the most financially influential businesswomen in Finnish history.
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Who was Elin Såger?
Finnish businessperson (1614–1669)
When was Elin Såger born?
Elin Såger was born on 30 June 1614 in Turku.
When did Elin Såger die?
Elin Såger died on 14 August 1669 in Turku.
What was Elin Såger's occupation?
Elin Såger was an entrepreneur and industrialist.
What nationality was Elin Såger?
Elin Såger was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elin Såger. https://biography.guide/elin-sager/
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