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'''Jan Victor Armas Lindblad''' ([[July 19]], [[1932]]-[[April 5]], [[1987]]) was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] naturalist, writer, photografer, film maker, and an exellent [[whistling]] artist who imitated animals.
'''Jan Victor Armas Lindblad''' (19 July 1932 – 5 April 1987) was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] naturalist, writer, photographer, film maker, and [[whistling]] artist who imitated animals.


Lindblad was born in [[Örebro]], [[Sweden]] in 1932. He made his debute in early 1950s, performing in various [[revue]]s, as a juggler and whistling artist. The latter talent made him one of the 1970s best selling record artist in his native [[Sweden]]. One of his greatest hits was his own interpretation of the American folk song ''[[Oh Shenandoah]]'', recorded in 1977.
Lindblad was born in [[Örebro]], [[Sweden]] in 1932. He made his debut in the early 1950s, performing in various [[revue]]s, as a juggler and whistling artist. The latter talent made him one of the 1970s best-selling record artist in his native [[Sweden]]. One of his biggest hits was his [[whistling]] interpretation of the American folk song "[[Oh Shenandoah]]", recorded in 1977.


Lindblad was also known for his wildlife films, such as ''Ett vildmarksrike'' (A wildlife realm) of 1964; ''Guyana – vattnens land'' ([[Guyana]] – Land of waters) of 1975; and ''Djungelbokens värld'' (The World of the Jungle Book) of 1980.<ref>[http://193.10.144.138/sv/svensk-film/Filmdatabasen/?type=PERSON&itemid=66762&iv=MOVIE Jan Lindblad], Swedish Film Database.</ref> In addition, he produced several nature films for television, including series from [[India]] and [[Latin America]]. Lindblad was also an activist who fought against keeping wild animals in small [[Cage (enclosure)|cages]]; and for his project of keeping two [[tiger]] cubs, named Lillan and Rani, in his residence.<ref>[http://193.10.144.138/sv/svensk-film/Filmdatabasen/?type=PERSON&itemid=66762 Jan Lindblad], Swedish Film Institute.</ref> In 1998, a series of two [[postage stamp]]s, engraved by [[Czeslaw Slania]], was issued by the [[Posten (Sweden)|Swedish Postal Service]] with Lindblad and his two rather unusual [[pet]]s; the tiger cubs, Lilian and Rani.<ref>[http://www.slaniastamps-heindorffhus.com/frame-Sweden20.htm Sweden 1998-1999] Czeslaw Slania's engravings</ref>
Lindblad was also known for his wildlife films, such as ''Ett vildmarksrike'' (A wildlife realm) of 1964; ''Guyana – vattnens land'' ([[Guyana]] – Land of the waters) of 1975; and ''Djungelbokens värld'' (The World of the Jungle Book) of 1980.<ref>[https://archive.today/20110529140800/http://193.10.144.138/sv/svensk-film/Filmdatabasen/?type=PERSON&itemid=66762&iv=MOVIE Jan Lindblad], Swedish Film Database.</ref> In addition, he produced several nature films for television, including series from [[India]] and [[Latin America]]. Many of Lindblad's films were recorded as he stayed with [[indigenous people]], for example in Guyana in 1964.<ref name="Norra"/> For his nature films, Lindblad was awarded the ''[[Stora Journalistpriset]]'' award in 1970,<ref>[http://www.bonnier.se/sv/content/pristagare-i-kronologisk-ordning Stora Journalistpriset] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716094846/http://www.bonnier.se/sv/content/pristagare-i-kronologisk-ordning |date=2011-07-16 }}, Bonnier official website.</ref> and in 1980, he was awarded an [[honorary degree]] at [[Stockholm University]].<ref name="Norra">[http://norran.se/kultur/idagihistorien/artal/foddes/article180245.ece Jan Lindblad]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Norra Västerbotten, June 8, 2008.</ref> Lindblad was also an activist who fought against keeping wild animals in small [[Cage (enclosure)|cages]]; and known for his project of keeping two [[Bengal tiger]] cubs, named Lillan and Rani, in his Swedish residence.<ref>[http://193.10.144.138/sv/svensk-film/Filmdatabasen/?type=PERSON&itemid=66762 Jan Lindblad], Swedish Film Institute.</ref>


Lindblad was a known [[diabetic]] but died suddenly in [[Stockholm]] of [[kidney failure]] related to a lingering [[tropical disease|tropical fever]] he had contracted in [[Sri Lanka]]. He was survived by his life partner and co-worker Pia Thörn and by Jan Lindblad, Jr., his son from a previous relationship.<ref>Marie Fahlin in an [https://diabeticdesigned.se/halloffame/jan-lindblad/ article] in ''Diabetic Designed'' 2013-09-14</ref>
Lindblad suffered from [[diabetes]], and died suddenly of [[kidney failure]] in [[Stockholm]] in 1987.<ref>[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8750795 Jan Lindblad], Find a grave.</ref>

In 1998, a series of two [[postage stamp]]s, engraved by the accomplished [[postage stamp]] [[engraver]] [[Czesław Słania]], was issued by the [[Posten (Sweden)|Swedish Postal Service]] with Lindblad and his two rather unusual [[pet]]s, the tiger cubs Lillan and Rani.<ref>[http://www.slaniastamps-heindorffhus.com/frame-Sweden20.htm Sweden 1998-1999] Czeslaw Slania's engravings</ref>


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{{Youtube|nBOt0Jao7Yk}}, Jan Lindblad interviewed by Swedish talkshow host [[Lennart Hyland]] (1970)
{{Youtube|nBOt0Jao7Yk}}, Jan Lindblad interviewed by Swedish talkshow host [[Lennart Hyland]] (1970)


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Latest revision as of 21:02, 9 May 2023

Jan Victor Armas Lindblad (19 July 1932 – 5 April 1987) was a Swedish naturalist, writer, photographer, film maker, and whistling artist who imitated animals.

Lindblad was born in Örebro, Sweden in 1932. He made his debut in the early 1950s, performing in various revues, as a juggler and whistling artist. The latter talent made him one of the 1970s best-selling record artist in his native Sweden. One of his biggest hits was his whistling interpretation of the American folk song "Oh Shenandoah", recorded in 1977.

Lindblad was also known for his wildlife films, such as Ett vildmarksrike (A wildlife realm) of 1964; Guyana – vattnens land (Guyana – Land of the waters) of 1975; and Djungelbokens värld (The World of the Jungle Book) of 1980.[1] In addition, he produced several nature films for television, including series from India and Latin America. Many of Lindblad's films were recorded as he stayed with indigenous people, for example in Guyana in 1964.[2] For his nature films, Lindblad was awarded the Stora Journalistpriset award in 1970,[3] and in 1980, he was awarded an honorary degree at Stockholm University.[2] Lindblad was also an activist who fought against keeping wild animals in small cages; and known for his project of keeping two Bengal tiger cubs, named Lillan and Rani, in his Swedish residence.[4]

Lindblad was a known diabetic but died suddenly in Stockholm of kidney failure related to a lingering tropical fever he had contracted in Sri Lanka. He was survived by his life partner and co-worker Pia Thörn and by Jan Lindblad, Jr., his son from a previous relationship.[5]

In 1998, a series of two postage stamps, engraved by the accomplished postage stamp engraver Czesław Słania, was issued by the Swedish Postal Service with Lindblad and his two rather unusual pets, the tiger cubs Lillan and Rani.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jan Lindblad, Swedish Film Database.
  2. ^ a b Jan Lindblad[permanent dead link], Norra Västerbotten, June 8, 2008.
  3. ^ Stora Journalistpriset Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, Bonnier official website.
  4. ^ Jan Lindblad, Swedish Film Institute.
  5. ^ Marie Fahlin in an article in Diabetic Designed 2013-09-14
  6. ^ Sweden 1998-1999 Czeslaw Slania's engravings

External links[edit]

Media[edit]

Video on YouTube, Jan Lindblad interviewed by Swedish talkshow host Lennart Hyland (1970)

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