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], 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].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: SE[29]
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Began / founded: 1907-11-14[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2002-01-28[31]
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Genre(s): audio drama[32]
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Community tags: _consistency, audio drama, audiobook, author, has german audio plays, has german audiobooks[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 07604f0c-218b-4233-94d9-57c4a5432c3a[34]
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[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[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1853[37]; International Swede of the Year[26], an award[38], in Sweden[39]; Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[27], a children's and young adult literature award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1956[42]; Nils Holgersson Plaque[43], a literary award[44], in Sweden[45]; Svenska Dagbladet Literature Prize[46], a literary award[47], in Sweden[48]; and Expressens Heffaklump[49], a literary award[50], in Sweden[51].
Personal Life
Astrid Lindgren was married to Sture Lindgren[14]. Children include Lars Lindgren[15], an engineer[52], 1926–1986[53], of Sweden[54] and Karin Nyman[16], a translator[55], b. 1934[56], of Sweden[57]. She was affiliated with the Swedish Social Democratic Party[58].
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[43].