Astrid Lindgren

Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays (1907–2002)
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Astrid Lindgren

Summary

Astrid Lindgren is a human[1]. She was born in Vimmerby Parish[2]. She was born on November 14, 1907[3]. She passed away in Gustav Vasa parish[4]. She died on January 28, 2002[5]. She worked as a screenwriter[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], and writer[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 100 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Astrid Lindgren was born in Vimmerby Parish[2].
  • Astrid Lindgren passed away in Gustav Vasa parish[4].
  • Astrid Lindgren was born on November 14, 1907[3].
  • Astrid Lindgren died on January 28, 2002[5].
  • Astrid Lindgren is buried at Vimmerby Cemetery[11].
  • Astrid Lindgren's father was Samuel August Ericsson[12].
  • Astrid Lindgren's mother was Hanna Ericsson[13].
  • Among Astrid Lindgren's spouses was Sture Lindgren[14].
  • A child of Astrid Lindgren was Lars Lindgren[15].
  • A child of Astrid Lindgren was Karin Nyman[16].
  • Astrid Lindgren held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Swedish was Astrid Lindgren's native language[18].
  • Astrid Lindgren worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Astrid Lindgren's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Astrid Lindgren worked as a novelist[8].
  • Astrid Lindgren worked as a writer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Pippi Longstocking[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Emil from Lönneberga[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Karlsson-on-the-Roof[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is The Six Bullerby Children[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Bill Bergson[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Ronja, the Robber's Daughter[24].
  • Astrid Lindgren received the Litteris et Artibus[25].
  • Astrid Lindgren received the International Swede of the Year[26].
  • Astrid Lindgren received the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[27].

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Origins and Family

Astrid Lindgren was born in Vimmerby Parish[2]. She was born on November 14, 1907[3]. Her father was Samuel August Ericsson[12]. Her mother was Hanna Ericsson[13]. Swedish was her native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], and writer[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Pippi Longstocking[19], Emil from Lönneberga[20], Karlsson-on-the-Roof[21], The Six Bullerby Children[22], Bill Bergson[23], and Ronja, the Robber's Daughter[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[25], a medallion[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1853[30]; International Swede of the Year[26], an award[31], in Sweden[32]; Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[27], a children's and young adult literature award[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1956[35]; Nils Holgersson Plaque[36], a literary award[37], in Sweden[38]; Svenska Dagbladet Literature Prize[39], a literary award[40], in Sweden[41]; and Expressens Heffaklump[42], a literary award[43], in Sweden[44].

Personal Life

Astrid Lindgren was married to Sture Lindgren[14]. Children include Lars Lindgren[15], an engineer[45], 1926–1986[46], of Sweden[47] and Karin Nyman[16], a translator[48], b. 1934[49], of Sweden[50]. She was affiliated with the Swedish Social Democratic Party[51].

Death and Burial

Astrid Lindgren died on January 28, 2002[5]. She passed away in Gustav Vasa parish[4]. Burial took place at Vimmerby Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Astrid Lindgren has Wikipedia articles in 100 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Astrid Lindgren born?

Born in Vimmerby Parish[2], Astrid Lindgren…

Where did Astrid Lindgren die?

Astrid Lindgren died in Gustav Vasa parish[4].

Who were Astrid Lindgren's parents?

Astrid Lindgren's father was Samuel August Ericsson[12]. Astrid Lindgren's mother was Hanna Ericsson[13].

Who was Astrid Lindgren married to?

Astrid Lindgren's spouses include Sture Lindgren[14].

What did Astrid Lindgren do for work?

Astrid Lindgren worked as screenwriter[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Astrid Lindgren receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[25], International Swede of the Year[26], Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[27], and Nils Holgersson Plaque[36].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [51] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Helsingborgs Dagblad. Retrieved . hd.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [36] . wikidata.org.
  20. [39] . wikidata.org.
  21. [42] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [21] . wikidata.org.
  27. [22] . wikidata.org.
  28. [23] . wikidata.org.
  29. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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