Edvin Bergroth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edvin Bergroth

Finnish politician

Date of Birth: 26-Dec-1836

Place of Birth: Grand Duchy of Finland

Date of Death: 29-Mar-1917

Profession: businessperson, politician

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Edvin Leonard Bergroth (26 December 1836 – 29 March 1917) was a Finnish engineer, businessman and vuorineuvos. Bergroth studied engineering in Hannover.
After returning to Finland, he worked for the Finnish State Railways and a gasworks, until he moved to Caucasus to work for Branobel.
When he returned to Finland in 1890, he worked in many companies.
Bergroth managed the newly re-established Hietalahti Shipyard and Engineering Works in 1895–1900. Between 1905 and 1915 Bergroth was board member of Tampere Linen and Iron Industry.
As a chairman, he initiated several development projects which grew the company and improved its productivity. Bergroth was married twice.
Four of his children lived until adult age.