Fredrik Idestam
Finnish mining engineer and businessman
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Knut Fredrik Idestam was a Finnish mining engineer and businessman, best known as a founder of Nokia.
In May 1865, Idestam obtained a permit to construct a groundwood paper mill at Tampere, Finland. The mill began operations in 1866. Wikipedia
Born: October 28, 1838, Häme Province
Died: April 8, 1916 (age 77 years), Helsinki, Finland
Organizations founded: Nokia and Nokia Aktiebolag
Education: Freiberg University of Mining and Technology (1863–1864)
Parents: Gustaf Idestam