Fredrik Idestam
Finnish mining engineer, founder of Nokia
About Fredrik Idestam
Lived 1838 – 1916 (aged 77). Fredrik Idestam was a Finnish engineer, entrepreneur, mining engineer and businessperson.
Knut Fredrik Idestam (28 October 1838, Tyrväntö, Grand Duchy of Finland – 8 April 1916, Helsinki) was a Finnish mining engineer and businessman, best known as a founder of Nokia. He is considered the father of the wood-based paper industry in Finland, having introduced groundwood pulp technology from Germany and establishing the first commercially successful groundwood mill in the country.
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Who was Fredrik Idestam?
Finnish mining engineer, founder of Nokia (1838–1916)
When was Fredrik Idestam born?
Fredrik Idestam was born on 28 October 1838 in Tyrväntö.
When did Fredrik Idestam die?
Fredrik Idestam died on 8 April 1916 in Helsinki.
What was Fredrik Idestam's occupation?
Fredrik Idestam was an engineer, entrepreneur, mining engineer and businessperson.
What nationality was Fredrik Idestam?
Fredrik Idestam was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fredrik Idestam. https://biography.guide/fredrik-idestam/
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