Erik Viktor Almquist

Erik Viktor Almquist
Erik Viktor Almquist
Born7 March 1817
Eds County, Uppland
Died13 December 1872(1872-12-13) (aged 55)
Umeå
Known forGovernor of Vasterbotten
PredecessorGustaf Munthe
SuccessorAxel Wästfelt
RelativesCarl Jonas Love Almqvist

Erik Viktor Almquist (7 March 1817 – 13 December 1872) was a Swedish politician. He was governor (landshövding i.e. chieftain of the land) of the northern Swedish county of Vasterbotten. He improved Sami rights and brought forward legislation regarding forestry management.

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