Erik Julin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Erik Julin

Finnish businessperson (1796-1874)

Date of Birth: 13-Nov-1796

Place of Birth: Oulu, Northern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency, Finland

Date of Death: 21-Jun-1874

Profession: businessperson

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Erik Julin (13 November 1796 – 21 June 1874) was a Finnish apothecary, shipowner and industrialist. After his studies Julin continued his father's pharmacy in Turku.
He started a shipping business which first operated locally and later overseas.
Julin was founding owner of Russo-Finnish Whaling Company and significant owner of Turku shipbuilders Åbo Skeppswarf and W:m Crichton & C:o. Julin initiated foundation of the first voluntary fire brigade of Finland and he developed actively the financial sector.