Astrid Lindgren
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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], writer[9], and young adult author[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 100 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
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[12].
- Astrid Lindgren's father was Samuel August Ericsson[13].
- Astrid Lindgren's mother was Hanna Ericsson[14].
- Among Astrid Lindgren's spouses was Sture Lindgren[15].
- A child of Astrid Lindgren was Lars Lindgren[16].
- A child of Astrid Lindgren was Karin Nyman[17].
- Astrid Lindgren held citizenship in Sweden[18].
- Swedish was Astrid Lindgren's native language[19].
- Astrid Lindgren is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[20].
- Astrid Lindgren's professions included screenwriter[6].
- Astrid Lindgren worked as a children's writer[7].
- Astrid Lindgren worked as a novelist[8].
- Astrid Lindgren's professions included writer[9].
- Astrid Lindgren worked as a young adult author[10].
- A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Pippi Longstocking[21].
- A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Emil from Lönneberga[22].
- A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Karlsson-on-the-Roof[23].
- A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is The Six Bullerby Children[24].
- A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Bill Bergson[25].
- A notable work attributed to Astrid Lindgren is Ronja, the Robber's Daughter[26].
- Astrid Lindgren received the Litteris et Artibus[27].
Body
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[13]. Her mother was Hanna Ericsson[14]. She is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[20]. Swedish was her native language[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and young adult author[10].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Pippi Longstocking[21], Emil from Lönneberga[22], Karlsson-on-the-Roof[23], The Six Bullerby Children[24], Bill Bergson[25], and Ronja, the Robber's Daughter[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[27], a medallion[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1853[30]; International Swede of the Year[31], an award[32], in Sweden[33]; Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[34], a children's and young adult literature award[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1956[37]; Nils Holgersson Plaque[38], a literary award[39], in Sweden[40]; Svenska Dagbladet Literature Prize[41], a literary award[42], in Sweden[43]; and Expressens Heffaklump[44], a literary award[45], in Sweden[46].
Personal Life
Astrid Lindgren was married to Sture Lindgren[15]. Children include Lars Lindgren[16], an engineer[47], 1926–1986[48], of Sweden[49] and Karin Nyman[17], a translator[50], b. 1934[51], of Sweden[52]. She was affiliated with the Swedish Social Democratic Party[53].
Death and Burial
Astrid Lindgren died on January 28, 2002[5]. She passed away in Gustav Vasa parish[4]. She is buried at Vimmerby Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Astrid Lindgren has Wikipedia articles in 100 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
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[13]. Astrid Lindgren's mother was Hanna Ericsson[14].
Who was Astrid Lindgren married to?
Astrid Lindgren's spouses include Sture Lindgren[15].
What did Astrid Lindgren do for work?
Astrid Lindgren worked as screenwriter[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and young adult author[10].
What awards did Astrid Lindgren receive?
Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[27], International Swede of the Year[31], Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[34], and Nils Holgersson Plaque[38].