of Elitserien. Sparbanken Lidköping Arena is the home venue. In 2019 they won the gold medal for the first time under the leadership of Johan Sixtensson. Notable people Reorus Torkillus (1608–1643) priest of the Church of Sweden and the first Lutheran clergyman to settle in the USA Gunnar Wennerberg (1817–1901), Swedish poet, musician and politician. Mary Anderson (1872–1964) a Swedish-born American labour activist and an advocate for women in the workplace. Anders Järryd] (born 1961) a former professional tennis player Linda Sundblad (born 1981) a singer, actress and model. Sport Evy Palm (born 1942) a female long-distance athlete Daniel Nordmark (born 1988) a football player Timmy Hansen (born 1992) a racing driver Christoffer Ehn (born 1996) an ice hockey player Jacob Peterson (born 1999) an ice hockey player Rasmus Dahlin (born 2000) an ice hockey player See also Municipalities of Sweden Köping (concept) Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads References article Lidköping from Nordisk Familjebok (vol. 16, 1912) External links Läckö Kinnekulle - The "Götene-Lidköping Vänern" tourism company Municipal seats of Västra Götaland County Swedish municipal seats Populated lakeshore places in Sweden Populated places in Västra Götaland County Populated places in Lidköping Municipality Market towns in Sweden ka:ლინჩეპინგი