Amalia Eriksson
Swedish business person and candycane maker (1824-1923) · Sweden · On the map · Scientists · Died at 98
Amalia Elisabeth Eriksson, née Lundström, was a Swedish businesswoman, known as the inventor of the Polkagris, a type of candy stick known to have inspired the candy cane, which she invented in Gränna, Sweden.
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Country
Sweden
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1824 to 1923 · aged 98
