Ragnvald Blakstad
Norwegian industrialist and hydropower pioneer (1866ā1929) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ragnvald Blakstad (20 May 1866 ā 26 April 1929) was a Norwegian industrialist and hydropower pioneer. He is best known for developing hydropower in the Arendal watershed, and for the Tyssedal Hydroelectric Power Station and Aura Hydroelectric Power Station.[1]
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Ragnvald Blakstad | |
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Born | (1866-05-20)20 May 1866 Asker, Norway |
Died | 26 April 1929(1929-04-26) (aged 62) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation | Industrialist |
Known for | Tyssedal Hydroelectric Power Station Aura Hydroelectric Power Station |
Relatives | Finn Blakstad (brother) Wilhelm Blakstad (brother) |
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