Aminoff Family

The Aminoff family is a noble family of Swedish- Finnish heritage with roots in the Holy Roman Empire and Russia. This family has produced a diverse array of individuals, including statesmen, courtiers, military officers, academics, scientists, authors, artists, merchants, industrialists, and landowners. Members of the Aminoff family have been awarded titles such as count and baron. The family is particularly noted for its contributions to commerce and industry.

History

In 1146, Ratsha, originated from Bohemia in the Holy Roman Empire, moved to Kiev. He served as a courtier (''tiun'') to Prince Vsevolod II of Kiev. Later, Ratsha relocated to Novgorod, where the family became associated with the boyars of the region. Ratsha is recognised as the ancestor of other notable families, including the Pushkins, Tolstoys, and Buturlins.

The family is regarded as an ancient Russian noble family. The Aminoff family tree indicates that the family served as boyars at least for sixteen generations.

Gabriel Alexich, was a boyar to Prince Alexander Nevsky. Akinfi Gabrielovich was a great military commander and the first boyar of Moscow when the Grand Principality of Moscow was established.

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For many generations, sons adopted their father's first name as their surnames. Some family members had nicknames. Finally, Ivan Yuryevich Kurytsyn, also known as "Amin," established the family's surname.

Nikita Ivanovich Aminov, a staunch supporter of Ivan IV, participated in the siege of Kazan in 1552 but was killed in action. His name is commemorated at Moscow's Dormition Cathedral.

In the 17th century, after the Time of Troubles, the family split into two branches: the Russian and the Nordic.

The Russian branch of the Aminov family's male lineage became extinct in the 18th century.

The Nordic branches of the Aminoff family, along with their members, reside in Sweden and Finland. Their genealogical lines are recognised in the Houses of Nobility of both countries.

Swedish branch

1611-1809

From 1611 to 1809, members of the Swedish branch were primarily officers and courtiers at the Royal Court of Sweden. The Swedish branch of the Aminoff family was introduced at the Swedish House of Nobility in Stockholm in 1650, No. 446. Swedish and Finnish branches served the Swedish Empire, Age of Liberty, and Gustavian Era.

Russia collapsed into total anarchy during the Time of Troubles. In 1611, Fyodor Grigoryevich Aminov, voivode at Ivangorod Fortress, surrendered the fortress to Swedish forces during the Ingrian War amidst the Time of Troubles. He switched allegiance to Sweden and relocated to Swedish territory with his immediate family and nine other Russian boyar families. Shortly afterward, he was appointed governor of Gdov by the Swedes.

In 1618, Fyodor Aminov and his sons were officially naturalized into Swedish nobility by King Gustavus Adolphus. His surname was changed from Aminov to Aminoff, marking the establishment of the Swedish branch of the family. Fyodor was the son of Boyar Gregori Aminov, who served Feodor I of Russia, Tsar Feodor I of Russia, and Princess Helena Golitsyn, a member of the House of Golitsyn and daughter of Prince Ivan Jurivich Golitsyn, Governor of Great Novgorod.

Adolf Aminoff, the son of colonel Esaias Aminoff, followed Queen of Sweden Christina to Rome in 1654. It is believed that his descendants live in Italy.

Zakarias Aminoff (1634–1710) was a Swedish military officer who joined the Swedish army in 1651. He was promoted to colonel in 1677 and commanded several regiments. In 1702, he became the commander of Vyborg. In 1704, he received a konfirmationsfullmakt - an official appointment from King Charles XII during the Great Northern War - granting him the right to assume the duties and privileges of his office.

Henrik Johan Aminoff (1680–1758) was a Finnish-Swedish military officer. His grandmother, Lunetta Makéleer, was a direct descendant of the Scottish Clan Maclean. Aminoff participated in the Great Northern War as a courier for King Charles XII of Sweden. In 1708, he was captured by Russian forces and held as a prisoner of war until the conflict's conclusion in 1721. Later, Aminoff served in the Russo-Swedish War (1741–1743), during which he was promoted to lieutenant general and became Finland's military commander-in-chief in 1756. He also participated in several sessions of the Riksdag of the Estates, Sweden's legislative assembly. For his service, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Sword in 1756.

Henrik Georg Aminoff (1718–1787) was a Swedish military officer. He joined the Swedish army in 1733 and later served in the Nassau Regiment in France. Subsequently, Aminoff joined the regiment led by Count Axel von Fersen the Elder. He left the Swedish army with the rank of major general in 1783. In France, he was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Military Merit.

Carl Mauritz Aminoff (1728-1798) played a crucial role in Gustav III's coup d'état in Sweden in 1771. He was later promoted to lieutenant general and appointed director of the House of Nobility in Stockholm.

Adolf Aminoff (1733–1800) was a Finnish-Swedish military officer who joined the Swedish army in 1745. He was promoted to colonel in 1789, and a year later, he became the commander of an infantry regiment. Aminoff participated in the Pomeranian War and the Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790). In 1796, King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden promoted him to major general and appointed him as the commander of the Savo Brigade. He was awarded the Commander of the Royal Order of the Sword in 1799.

Johan Fredrik Aminoff (1756-1842) was one of Gustav III's close confidants and supporters. King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden elevated Aminoff to the rank of baron during the Finnish War in 1808. However, Aminoff did not register the baronial lineage with the House of Nobility in Sweden, as Finland had been conquered by Russia, and he chose to remain in Finland because his Riilahti Estate was located there. The title of baron was officially recognised by Alexander I of Russia in 1812, and the baronial lineage was registered with the House of Nobility in Finland in 1818.

Johan Gabriel Aminoff (1767–1828) was a Swedish courtier and military officer. In 1797, he served as a squire to the Duke of Södermanland, Prince Charles XIII. He became a principal chamberlain in 1809 and was promoted to major general in 1814. In 1820, King Charles XIV John of Sweden awarded him the Commander of the Royal Order of the Sword.

The Finnish War 1808-1809 separated the two branches between Sweden and the newly formed Grand Duchy of Finland in Russian Empire.

1809-

Feodor Mauritz Aminoff (1759-1829) was a Swedish military officer served as a second lieutenant in the Régiment de Royal Suédois in France in 1778. He was promoted to captain in the same regiment in 1780 and later advanced to the rank of colonel in the Swedish army, serving as adjutant general from 1805. King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden honored him with a knighthood in the Royal Order of the Sword.

Axel Henrik Aminoff (1761-1820) was a Swedish military officer who began his career in the Swedish army. He served in France from 1802 to 1812. In 1813, he was promoted to company commander of the Régiment de Royal Suédois, which had been reestablished by Charles XIV John, the crown prince of Sweden.

Ivan Feodor Aminoff (1797–1855) was a Swedish courtier and military officer. He became a colonel in the Swedish Army and served as chamberlain and adjutant to King Charles XIV John of Sweden. In recognition of his service, Aminoff was awarded the Royal Order of the Sword.

Georg Feodor Ivan Aminoff (1832-1888) was a Swedish major and horsemaster who served as chamberlain at the Royal Court of Sweden. He was made knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in Denmark, and knight of the Royal Order of the Sword in Sweden.

Vilhelm Sixten Gregorius Aminoff (1838-1875) was a Swedish diplomat and courtier. He served as legation secretary in both Copenhagen, Denmark, and Florence, Italy. Aminoff received honors from both countries, including the Knight Second Grade of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog, and Commander of the Italian Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus. Additionally, he served as herald of the Order of the Seraphim and was a chamberlain to the Dowager Queen.

Ivan Tönnes Edvard Aminoff (1868–1928) was a Swedish military officer, business leader, and author. He graduated from the Royal Swedish Army Staff College and joined the Swedish Army, eventually leaving the service with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Aminoff later served as the head of the Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolag (Stora Enso) office in Gävle. In 1909, he authored a comprehensive book on the history and contemporary state of Saint Petersburg, titled ''St. Petersburg'', which was published in Swedish. He received multiple awards, including the Order of Saint Anna and was made a knight of the Royal Order of the Sword.

Gregor Carl Georg Aminoff (1872-1934) was a Swedish cabinet chamberlain who began his career in the Swedish army. In 1909, he became the adjutant to the Duke of Närke, Prince Eugen, and later that same year, he was appointed as an adjutant to King Gustaf V of Sweden. In 1914, Aminoff was promoted to cabinet chamberlain of the King. He accompanied King Gustaf V on official state visits to France in 1912, 1920, and 1922. Throughout his career, Aminoff received at least eighteen domestic and international honors from countries including Austria, France, Denmark, Italy, Monaco, the Netherlands, the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, the Ottoman Empire, Siam, and Spain. Among these honors were the Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Charles (Monaco) and the Grand Cross of the Spanish Order of Charles III.

Gregori Aminoff (1883-1947) was a Swedish professor and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Science. Gregori Aminoff Prize is named after him.

Georg Erik Karl Wilhelm (1895-1977) was a Swedish courtier. He was appointed Valet de chambre in 1920 and later became a chamberlain. He served King Gustaf V of Sweden and was awarded several honors by Sweden, Norway, and Belgium. He was awarded the rank of Commander in the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav.

Alexis Aminoff (1897-1977) was a Swedish diplomat and courtier. He held various diplomatic positions in the United Kingdom and the United States before becoming chamberlain for the Duke of Västergötland, Prince Carl, and the Duchess of Västergötland, Princess Ingeborg. Subsequently, he served as an envoy in Greece and South Africa, and later as an ambassador in Portugal and Liberia. Additionally, he held the roles of marshal of the diplomatic corps and grand master of the ceremonies.

Marianne Elisabet Aminoff (1916–1984) was a Swedish actress. She studied at the Royal Dramatic Training Academy in Stockholm and appeared in approximately 40 films during her career, including notable works such as ''Fanny and Alexander'' (1982), ''Autumn Sonata'' (1978), '' Face to Face'' (1976), and ''June Night'' (1940).

Sten Gregor Aminoff (1918-2000) was a Swedish diplomat. He earned a master's degree in political science from the Stockholm University and also obtained a degree in law. In the early stages of his career at Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs, he served in the United Kingdom, West Germany, Romania, Czechoslovakia, France, and Canada. He later held the position of counsellor in Finland, the United Kingdom, and Japan. Additionally, he served as Consul General in Canada and concluded his diplomatic career as Ambassador to New Zealand.

Gregor Aminoff (1927-2015) was a Swedish baron, chamberlain, and master of the hunt. He served as a courtier for both King Gustaf VI Adolf and King Carl XVI Gustaf. In 1995, Carl XVI Gustaf honored him with the H.M. The King's Medal, 8th size in the ribbon of the Order of the Seraphim. Aminoff served as the head of the Swedish branch of the Aminoff family.

Aminoffs are awarded with Order of the Sword, Order of the Polar Star, and Order of Vasa.

Finnish branch

Finnish family members are descendants of captain Gregori Aminoff and Märta Ramsay, a descendant of the Scottish Clan Ramsay. Märta Ramsay was the daughter of major Johan Ramsay (d. 1648), and the granddaughter of major general Hans Ramsay (d. 1649).

Grand Duchy of Finland 1809-1917

The Finnish branch of the Aminoff family, a subbranch of the Swedish branch, was introduced at the Finnish House of Nobility in the newly formed Grand Duchy of Finland in Russian Empire in 1818. During the period of the Grand Duchy, the Aminoffs continued their roles in the army, but there was a growing tendency to serve in government roles, academia, farming, and commerce.

Major general, member of Privy Council, count Johan Fredrik Aminoff (1756-1842) was a founding member of the Committee for Finnish Affairs and vice-chancellor at the Imperial Academy in Turku. Emperor of Russia, Grand Duke of Finland Alexander I granted him the title of count in 1819.

Gustaf Aminoff (1771–1836) was a Finnish-Swedish military officer and government official. He joined the Swedish army in 1783 and fought in the Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790, later serving as a colonel during the Finnish War. After the war, he became the commander of Vaxholm, Sweden. Aminoff left the Swedish army with the rank of major general in 1810 and moved to the Grand Duchy of Finland. He was appointed Governor of Savolax and Karelia County. He was awarded the title of Knight of the Royal Order of the Sword and the Imperial Order of Saint Anna, 1st class.

Berndt Jonas Aminoff (1775-1823) was a Finnish-Swedish military officer who joined the Swedish Army in 1780. He participated in the Finnish War, and after the conflict, he decided to remain in Finland because his manor was located there. In 1812, he joined the newly established Finnish military force. He commanded a Finnish Jaeger Regiment in Saint Petersburg during the Napoleonic Wars between 1812 and 1815. Napoleon's invasion of Russia in June 1812 led to Tsar of Russia, Grand Duke of Finland Alexander I establishing three Finnish Jäger regiments in September. Each regiment had two battalions of 600 soldiers. The Finnish Guard, the military force of the Grand Duchy of Finland, was established by the decision of the Russian Tsar. Aminoff became the commander of the first battalion of the first Jäger regiment, which was formed in November 1812. Aminoff led the 1st battalion of the Vyborg regiment to Saint Petersburg. Aminoff's regiment participated in the funerals of field marshal, Prince Mikhail Kutuzov and general of infantry, count Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt in St. Petersburg in 1813 and 1814. Russian police minister Sergey Vyazmitinov praised the regiment's condition, order, and skill after Kutuzov's funeral. The regiment's commanders received recognition from Vyazmitinov. Aminoff was promoted to major in 1813 and to lieutenant colonel in 1814. The ranks of major and lieutenant colonel granted hereditary nobility in the Russian nobility.

Fredrik Gustaf Aminoff (1779-1858) was one of the first Aminoffs to dedicate his career to industry, commerce, and farming. He owned mansions, sawmills, mills, stocks, and Russian bonds. He was involved in financing the construction of the Saimaa Canal. He became the richest person in Mikkeli Province.

Germund Fredrik Aminoff (1796-1876) was a Finnish philosopher and a professor of philosophy at the Imperial Alexander University in Helsinki. Before embarking on a long academic career, he graduated with a PhD from Uppsala University in Sweden in 1827.

Baron Gustaf Aminoff (1803–1838) was a historian and government official. He studied at Uppsala University and the Imperial Academy of Turku, earning a PhD with a dissertation focused on the history of the Finnish nobility and the House of Nobility. Later, he served at His Majesty the Emperor's Finnish Chancellery in Saint Petersburg, where he was elevated to the rank of Collegiate Councillor. He died in Venice, Italy, at the age of 35.

General of the infantry, count Adolf Aminoff (1806-1884) was a member of the imperial retinue of Emperor Alexander II. Emperor Alexander III made a visit to count Aminoff's Riilahti Manor in Bromarv, Finland.

Colonel Berndt Adolf Carl Gregori Aminoff (1809-1875) enhanced the construction of the House of Nobility in Helsinki. He was twice a member of Diet of Finland. Aminoff received Imperial Orders of Saint Stanislaus, Saint Anna, and Saint Vladimir from Emperors Nicholas I and Alexander II.

Berndt Ivar Aminoff (1843–1926) was an architect and the principal architect in the Vaasa Province and Viipuri Province. He studied architecture at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm and conducted explorations in Alexandria, Egypt. Aminoff was one of the founders of the Viipuri Friends of Art Society and the Viipuri Drawing School. He also supported the establishment of the Viipuri Art Museum, which was one of the main objectives of the Viipuri Friends of Art Society. Throughout his career, Aminoff designed numerous buildings in Viipuri and Sortavala, and his designs were influenced by Egyptian architecture.

Baron Johan Fredrik Gustaf Aminoff (1844-1899) was a distinguished officer in the army of the Russian Empire. He studied at the Hamina Cadet School in Grand Duchy of Finland, the Page Corps in Saint Petersburg, and the General Staff Academy. Aminoff participated in the January Uprising, the Russian conquest of Central Asia, the Khivan campaign of 1873, and the Russo-Turkish War. He fought in the Kokand campaign alongside general Mikhail Skobelev. In 1876, Aminoff was the military governor of Samarkand. Aminoff won every battle he fought and was awarded thirteen orders and four medals. His highest honor was the second class of the Order of Saint Vladimir, while the highest award he received was the Order of Saint George, fourth class. He was promoted to lieutenant general and served as governor of Kuopio Province in Finland. Additionally, Aminoff recommended baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim for the Nicholas Cavalry College in Saint Petersburg.

Johan Fredrik Aminoff (1847–1892) was a Finnish count, official, and courtier. He received a master’s degree in philosophy from the Imperial Alexander University in 1873 and later obtained a law degree in 1876. He began working in the Senate of Finland's Department of Economy in 1879 and later moved to the Department of Justice in 1881. That same year, he became the clerk of the House of Nobility and was appointed copyist in the Senate’s Department of Justice in 1883. In 1883, Johan Fredrik was promoted to secretary of the House of Nobility. He was named Imperial Valet de chambre by Alexander III of Russia in 1885. That same year, he became a clerk in the Department of Justice and was later appointed registrar there in 1889.

Alexander Aminoff (1865–1918) was a Finnish farmer and owner of Pekkala Mansion, renowned for his progressive ideas and plans to advance farming and forestry. In forestry, he developed a plan balancing production and conservation, which was considered ahead of its time. Aminoff chaired a cooperative bank and grocery store in Ruovesi and served as vice-chair of the Finnish Ayrshire Cattle Society. He participated multiple times as a member of the Diet of Estates of Finland. Politically, he was a liberal and affiliated with the Young Finnish Party. Aminoff was awarded the honorary title of ''maanviljelysneuvos'' (counsellor of agriculture).

In 1907, Emperor Nicholas II visited the Aminoff family's Riilahti Manor aboard the Russian yacht Standart. The purpose of the visit was to meet members of the Aminoff family and to visit the Battle of Gangut war memorial, located on the estate. The visit gained worldwide attention because the imperial yacht ran aground close to the estate.

Aminoffs were awarded with the Order of Saint George, the Imperial Order of Saint Anna, the Imperial Order of Saint Stanislaus, and the Imperial Order of Saint Prince Vladimir.

Republic of Finland

World War I and the Russian Revolution 1917 demolished the Russian Empire and the Russian imperial family. As a result the Grand Duchy of Finland gained its independence in 1917. Members of the Aminoff family remained in the new Republic Finland. During the 20th century, the Finnish branch of the family focused heavily on commerce and industry.

Adolf Petter Johannes Aminoff (1856–1938) was a military officer. Aminoff graduated from Hamina Cadet School and joined the Russian Imperial Army in 1878. He served under Vladimir Aleksandrovich in the cuirassier regiment. Additionally, Aminoff served as an officer at the St. Petersburg Cavalry Officers' School from 1893 to 1895. He was later transferred to the Finnish Cuirassier Regiment and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. In 1901, he left the army due to Russia's decision to dismantle the regiment following the introduction of conscription in Finland. Subsequently, Aminoff served as a city official in Vyborg until 1927. He participated in the Finnish Civil War and was promoted to colonel. Later, he was promoted to the rank of major general in 1933. Nicholas II of Russia awarded him the Order of Saint Stanislaus and the Order of Saint Anna. He also received the Order of the White Rose of Finland, 2nd class.

Ivar Aminoff (1868–1931) was a barrister and politician. He graduated from the Imperial Alexander University with a law degree and joined the Court of Appeals in Turku. He was granted the title of vice-judge (varatuomari) and then worked as a barrister in Turku. Aminoff briefly served as the Governor of Turku and Pori Province. He was elected to the city council of Turku and later to the municipal council of Lemu. He also served as the Minister of Defence in the Cajander II cabinet. Aminoff owned the Tenhola Mansion in Lemu, where he built a new main building. He was awarded the Order of the Cross of Liberty, 1st class.

Torsten Carl Otto Aminoff (1874–1946) was a Finnish banker and lieutenant colonel. Aminoff graduated from the Hamina Cadet School and served briefly in the army, where he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. However, his primary career was in banking, serving as a bank director at Yhdyspankki in Pietarsaari, Hanko, Oulu, Turku, and Viipuri. He later became the CEO of the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation.''Ättartavlor för de på Finlands riddarhus inskrivna ätterna, vol. 1, A-G'' (1954): Torsten Carl Otto Aminoff.

Banker, baron Alexander Aminoff (1875-1959) joined the Bank of Finland after completing his studies at the Imperial Alexander University in Helsinki. He also had a brief stint as a government official at the Senate of Finland. In 1918, he became the CEO of Diskonttopankki, a bank in Finland owned by White Russian émigrés, and Leonid (Aryeh) Nemirovsky who owned La Société du Crédit Auxiliaire de Commerce, Industrie et Chemin de Fe in Paris. Nemirovsky was one of the wealthiest bankers in Russia before the revolution; he fled to France via Finland and Sweden. Aminoff had a long career in banking and retired in 1942.

Baron Erik Aminoff (1879-1960) was a mining engineer who began his career in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He served as the director of a Russian gold panning company and worked as a consultant for the Siberian Bank in 1912. Aminoff owned a gold mine in the Amur region of Russia. After his time in Russia, he continued his career in China, the Himalayas, and the Philippines. In 1936, he returned to Finland, where he became the director of the Haveri mine in Viljakkala. This mine was owned by Vuoksenniska Limited and produced a significant amount of gold, meeting Finland's needs. Gold from the Haveri mine was used to create the gold medals for the Helsinki Summer Olympics in 1952.

Torsten Ivan Aminoff (1881–1946) was a Finnish business leader and military officer. He graduated from the Hamina Cadet School and briefly served in the Russian Imperial Army. Afterward, he managed a dairy in Russia for several years before earning a degree in forestry and working as a forester in Finland. With the outbreak of World War I, Aminoff was recalled to military service and served as a fuel procurement officer for the Russian Ministry of Commerce until the 1917 Russian Revolution. Choosing to live in newly independent Finland, he commanded the Finnish Air Force from 1918 to 1919 before leaving military service. Subsequently, he held key leadership roles: assistant director of the Finnish Industrial Office, managing director of the Finnish Wood Industry Association, assistant director of the Finnish Sawmill Industry Association, and managing director of the Aunus Timber Company.

Baron Gustaf Aminoff (1884-1980) was an engineer who began his career at the Baltimore Copper Smelting and Rolling Company in the United States. He later returned to Finland, where he became the owner and CEO of Elektrometallurgiska Aktiebolaget, as well as the CEO of Vuoksenniska, both of which were leading companies in the metal industry. Aminoff served as a board member at Outokumpu, the largest mining company in Finland. Additionally, he was the chairman of practical geological science at the K.H. Renlund Foundation and the chairman of the Chemical Industry Association of Finland. He also held the position of president of a commission at the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Finland.

Johan Fredrik Adolf Aminoff (1888–1954) was a Finnish count, vice-judge, and owner of the Riilahti Estate. He earned a law degree from the University of Helsinki. Aminoff was a corresponding member of the Royal Naval Society of Karlskrona in Sweden and served as chairman of the municipal council in Bromarv. He also chaired the Finnish nobility assembly in 1928 and 1931. Aminoff constructed a memorial honouring Swedish and Finnish soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gangut. During King Gustaf V of Sweden's state visit to Finland in 1925, the Swedish destroyer ''Vidar'' visited this memorial. Aminoff was recognised as a Knight of the Royal Order of the Polar Star in Sweden.

Adolf Esaias (Atte) Aminoff (1890-1949) was a Finnish forester, entrepreneur, and industrialist who held the honorary title of kauppaneuvos (commercial counselor). He played a key role in founding and managing several companies, including Iisalmen Puutavara (1922–1936), Kainuun Puu (1927–1928), and Iisalmen Sahat, along with various other enterprises related to forestry, production, and commerce. Posthumously, he left a legacy through the Kauppaneuvos A.E. Aminoff Fund (Kauppaneuvos A.E. Aminoffin rahasto), established to support education for local students.

Torsten Gregori Aminoff (1910–1985) was a Finnish journalist, genealogist, author, and politician. During World War II, he worked for the Government Information Center and the State Information Institute. He served as a member of the Parliament of Finland representing the Swedish People's Party of Finland (SFP) and held the role of vice-chairman of the SFP's central board. Aminoff later became the political editor of ''Hufvudstadsbladet''. Additionally, he served as the principal genealogist at Finland's House of Nobility from 1952 to 1981, where he edited the ''Suomen aateliskalenteri'' (Finnish Nobility Calendar).

Baron Cecil Aminoff (1911-1972) was a doctor who participated in both the Winter War and the Continuation War during World War II. After the passing of his father-in-law, commercial councellor (kauppaneuvos) Walter Greuling, in 1944, Aminoff took control of Greuling's businesses. He became the CEO and chairman of Mercantile, the CEO of Veho Group, and the chairman of Helvar. Under Aminoff's leadership, all these businesses experienced significant growth and development.

Baron Berndt Johan Fredrik Viktor Aminoff (1913–2010) was a distinguished Finnish banker. He pursued legal studies and subsequently attained the position of vice-judge. Furthermore, Aminoff held the esteemed roles of chairman and chief executive officer of Helsingfors Sparbank.

Albrecht Carl Göran Aminoff (1916-2001) was a lawyer who began his career in the Finnish wood industry. He later served as the CEO of Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company from 1958 to 1979. Aminoff was also the Minister for Foreign Trade in the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Finland and in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs during the Miettunen III cabinet from 1976 to 1977. In 1979, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business by the Hanken School of Economics.

Henrik Johan Aminoff (1919-1974) was an industrialist in the sawmill industry. He graduated from the Helsinki School of Economics and joined the family business, Iisalmen Sahat Limited. Later, he became the CEO of the company. Aminoff served as a board member at the Chambers of Commerce in Iisalmi and Kuopio. Aminoff made donations to the North Savo Culture Fund, which established the H.J. Aminoff Fund. This fund has acquired Finnish masterpieces and continues to support culture and the arts. President of Finland, Urho Kekkonen, awarded him the honorary title of konsuli (consul).

Baron Erik Wilhelm Aminoff (1926–1991) was a Finnish engineer and entrepreneur. He studied engineering in Helsinki and worked for several prominent Finnish engineering companies before founding Kontram, a company specialising in planning services for imports and exports. Later, Nokia and Pöyry acquired shares in the company. Aminoff served as CEO and later as chairman. The company maintained a low profile. Aminoff has been described as a pioneer of trade with Eastern Europe.

Lars Mikael Aminoff (1927–2016) graduated from the Helsinki School of Economics. He was the owner and CEO of the largest department store in Iisalmi. Additionally, he served as the chairman of the city government and was a member of the city council.

Kari Torsti Johannes Aminoff (1937) graduated from the Helsinki School of Economics. He inherited family businesses from his father, consul Henrik Johan Aminoff. Aminoff served as the CEO of Iisalmen Sahat Limited, which later became known as IPO Wood. He has also supported students, as well as culture and the arts, through the Kauppaneuvos A.E. Aminoff Fund.

Baron Dieter Max Gregori Aminoff (1941-2016) was an engineer and business leader. He was the owner and a board member of several companies, including Veho, Mercantile, Örum, Electrosonic, and Fastems. Aminoff held various positions at Veho, including chairman of the board, board member, and interim CEO. During his time there, the companies decided to focus exclusively on the technical sector. Aminoff contributed funds to establish the founding capital for Aalto University.

Baron Berndt Mikael Magnus Aminoff is the owner of Riilahti Manor and the chairman of the Billnäs Equestrian Center in Raseborg. He has invested heavily in new stables for Hereford cattle breeding.

Johanna Aminoff-Winberg (1955) is a Finnish researcher, historian, and author. She earned her PhD from Åbo Akademi University. From 1999 to 2023, Aminoff-Winberg served as the principal genealogist at the House of Nobility in Finland. She has authored several books on the history of the Finnish nobility. Aminoff-Winberg was awarded the Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland in 2017.

Baron Philip Gustav Aminoff (1962) completed his master's degree at the Hanken School of Economics and earned an MBA at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. He serves as Chairman of Tenetor, Helvar Merca, and Helectron. Additionally, he is the Deputy Chairman of Veho, Helvar, Fastems, and Electrosonic. He is also a Board Member of MTC Flextek, Boca Holding, Otava, and the Transmeri Group. Furthermore, he is a Supervisory Board Member of LocalTapiola General Mutual Insurance Company and A. Ahlström. Aminoff has held the position of chairman and board member at European Family Businesses (EFB-GEEF) and is a strong advocate for family businesses and ownership. Aminoff served for a long time as the chair of the Finnish-German Chamber of Commerce. Currently, he serves on the board of the Finnish-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. As a philanthropist, he has made significant donations to both the Hanken School of Economics and Aalto University School of Business. In recognition of his contributions, the Hanken School of Economics awarded Aminoff an Honorary Doctorate in Business.

Baron Arthur Stefan Aminoff (born 1969) is an author and antiques dealer. He began working in the antiques business in 1987, and in 2012, he was named Antiques Dealer of the Year in Sweden. He also served as the chair of the Finnish Antiques Dealers Association (Suomen Antiikkikauppiaat ry). He is the owner of Galerie Donner in Helsinki.

Baron Alexander Aminoff is a Finnish entrepreneur. He owns the Wiurila Mansion in Salo, Finland. Wiurila is a historical mansion designed by architects Charles Bassi and Carl Ludvig Engel.

Baroness Jessica Aminoff (1985) is an entrepreneur, riding coach, and the owner of the Riilahti Manor in Raseborg. She studied business in Helsinki and has led the initiative for Riilahti to become the first farm in Finland to produce carbon-neutral meat. The estate specialises in breeding Hereford cattle.

The Aminoff family in Finland is known for its participation in commerce and industry. Members of the family were involved in commerce and industry during the 19th century. However, during the 20th century family members founded several prominent companies. The Finnish business life has seen Aminoffs as founders, owners, board members, investors, and business leaders.

The Finnish branch is reportedly seen as one of the biggest noble families of Finland, in terms of number of members, along with Schauman, Blåfield and Ehrnrooth.

Aminoffs have been awarded with the Order of the White Rose of Finland, the Order of the Cross of Liberty, and the Order of the Lion of Finland.

Notable members

*Henrik Johan Aminoff (1680-1758), lieutenant general, Finland's military commander-in-chief
*Carl Mauritz Aminoff (1728–1798), lieutenant general, director at the House of Nobility in Stockholm
*Adolf Aminoff (1733–1800), major general, commander of the Savo Brigade
*Johan Fredrik Aminoff (1756–1842), count, general, statesman
*Johan Gabriel Aminoff (1767–1828), major general
*Gustaf Aminoff (1771–1836), major general, governor
*Berndt Jonas Aminoff (1775–1823), lieutenant colonel, battalion commander
*Germund Fredrik Aminoff (1796–1876), professor
*Adolf Aminoff (1806–1884), general, count
*Berndt Adolf Carl Gregori Aminoff (1809–1875), statesman, colonel, member of Estates General
*Fredrik Aminoff (1824–1884), baron, member of Estates General
*Berndt Ivar Aminoff (1843–1926), principal architect at Vaasa and Viipuri Provinces, co-founder of the Viipuri Art Society
*Johan Fredrik Gustaf Aminoff (1844–1899), baron, lieutenant general, governor
*Johan Fredrik Aminoff (1847–1892), count, chamberlain, member of Estates General
*Torsten Johan Aminoff (1847-1936), lawyer, vice-judge, state councillor
*Adolf Aminoff (1856–1938), major general
* Ivar Aminoff (1868–1931), lawyer, defense minister of Finland, politician
*Gregor Carl Georg Aminoff (1872–1934), adjutant and cabinet chamberlain to King Gustav V of Sweden
*Alexander Aminoff (1875-1959), baron, banker
*Erik Aminoff (1879-1960), baron, engineer, business leader in mining and metal industries
*Gustaf Aminoff (1884-1980), baron, business leader
*Adolf Esaias (Atte) Aminoff (1890-1949), commercial counsellor, chairman, entrepreneur
*Alexis Aminoff (1897–1977), diplomat, chamberlain of Duke and Duchess of Västergötland
*Cecil Aminoff (1911-1972), baron, chairman and CEO of family businesses
*Albrecht Carl Göran Aminoff (1916–2001), CEO of Insurance Company Varma and minister for foreign trade of Finland
*Marianne Aminoff (1916–1984), actress
*Gregor Aminoff (1927-2015), baron, master of the hunt, chamberlain to King of Sweden Gustaf VI Adolf and King Carl XVI Gustaf
*Lars Mikael Aminoff (1927–2016), owner and CEO of a department store
*Kari Torsti Johannes Aminoff (1937), business owner and leader in the sawmill industry
*Dieter Aminoff (1941-2016), baron, philanthropist, chairman and CEO of family businesses
*Philip Gustav Aminoff (1962), baron, chairman and CEO of family businesses, philanthropist
*Anna Aminoff, associate professor at the Hanken School of Economics

Gregori Aminoff Prize

The Gregori Aminoff Prize is an international award given annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to recognize outstanding individual contributions in the field of crystallography, particularly those related to the formation and transformation of crystal structures. Established in 1979 and named after Swedish mineralogist and professor Gregori Aminoff.

See also

* Gregori Aminoff Prize
* Riilahti Manor
* Wiurila Mansion

References

Further reading

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External links

Genealogy of the Aminoff family

Aminoff
at Riddarhuset.se

Aminoff family website

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