Johan Lindeqvist

Johan Lindeqvist (7 October 1823 – 31 July 1898) was a Swedish/Norwegian agronomist. He was born in Skaraborg, Sweden. He served as State Agronomist in Norway from 1854. He organized the first exhibition of Telemark cattle in Seljord in 1866, which marked the start of the annual cattle show Dyrsku'n in Seljord. He is also known for his works on the Dole horse breed. He was decorated Knight of the Order of Vasa in 1867. A bronze relief of Lindeqvist was sculptured by Arne Durban in 1966.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Aanderaa, Dag. "Johan Lindeqvist". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  2. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Johan Lindeqvist". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 29 April 2013.


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