About Halvor Blinderen
Lived 1733 – 1804 (aged 71). Halvor Blinderen was a Norwegian farmer.
Halvor Blinderen (16 June 1733 – 29 June 1804) was a Norwegian farmer noted for his progressive cultivation of plants.
Halvor Haagensen Blinderen was born at Aker in Akershus at the family farm Nedre Blindern gård. Blindern developed the farm as a model for new operating methods of agriculture. He experimented with different crops and fruit cultivation He experimented with apricot, cherry trees and garden vegetables as well as beekeeping. He is most associated with his production of large quantities of potatoes.
The square Halvor Blinderns plass in Oslo is named after him, and a marble bust of him was erected on Blindernveien in St. Hanshaugen in Oslo. The Main Building at Nedre Blindern has served as a rectory since 1856 and from 2000 the residence of the Bishop of Oslo.
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Who was Halvor Blinderen?
Norwegian farmer
When was Halvor Blinderen born?
Halvor Blinderen was born on 16 June 1733.
When did Halvor Blinderen die?
Halvor Blinderen died on 29 June 1804.
What was Halvor Blinderen's occupation?
Halvor Blinderen was a farmer.
What nationality was Halvor Blinderen?
Halvor Blinderen was Norwegian.
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