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Åke Gartz

1888-06-09 – 1974-11-29

Åke GartzCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

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 and chairman of the Board of Directors of Finnish Association of Employers.
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.

Occupation & Career

politician, diplomat, businessperson

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

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

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

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 · Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class · Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross · Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great · Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog · Memorial Medal with Rose of the War of Independence