Louise af Forselles

Louise af Forselles (1850-1934), was a Finnish philanthropist and salvationist.

She was the central figure of the Christian charitable activity in contemporary Finland.

[2] Louise af Forselles was a known Christian philanthropist in Finland with a secure position in society due to her status as a baroness.

She became involved with the work of the Salvation Army during a visit to her sister in Switzerland in 1888.

She was given a suggestion to introduce the army in Finland, to which she agreed.