Karl Fazer was born on August 16, 1866 in Finland. Famous for founding Fazer, a successful Finnish company devoted to the production of food and candy products, he is also remembered for his participation (as a marksman) in the 1912 Olympic Games.
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About
Famous for founding Fazer, a successful Finnish company devoted to the production of food and candy products, he is also remembered for his participation (as a marksman) in the 1912 Olympic Games.
Before Fame
Before opening his first confectionery in the early 1890s, he trained as a baker in France, Russia, and Germany.
Trivia
A nature enthusiast, he established several parks in his native Finland.
Family Life
The son of a Swiss citizen named Eduard Peter Fazer, Karl Fazer spent his early years in Helsinki, Finland, and later settled in Jokioinen. He and his wife Berta raised four children; one of their grandchildren, Peter Fazer, became an Olympic Sailor.
Associated With
He and Norwegian Actress Sonja Henie both competed in the Olympic Games.
