Torgny Lindgren
Swedish writer (1938-2017)
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Summary
Torgny Lindgren was born on June 16, 1938[1], in Norsjö[2]. He died on March 16, 2017[3], in Rimforsa[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and film screenwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (215 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Ylva Pettersson[8]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
- Field of work: prose[10]
- Position held: seat 9 of the Swedish Academy[11]
- Award received: Selma Lagerlöf Prize[12], Dobloug Prize[13], Litteris et Artibus[14], Prix Femina étranger[15], Aniara Award[16], Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize[17], Östersunds-Postens litterature price[18], Piraten award[19], August Prize[20], Honorary doctorate of Umeå University[21], Hedevind Plaquette[22], Sveriges Radio's Short Story Prize[23], Sveriges Radio's Novel Prize[24], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25]
- Member of: Swedish Academy[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Torgny Lindgren[28]
- Cause of death: stomach cancer[29]
- Family name: Lindgren[30]
- Given name: Torgny[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[33]
- Name in native language: Torgny Lindgren[34]
- Start of work period: 1965[35]
- Contributed to creative work: Brothers. The final confession[36]
Why It Matters
Torgny Lindgren has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Torgny Lindgren born?
Torgny Lindgren's place of birth was Norsjö[2].
Where did Torgny Lindgren die?
Torgny Lindgren died in Rimforsa[4].
What did Torgny Lindgren do for work?
Torgny Lindgren worked as a writer[5] and film screenwriter[6].
What awards did Torgny Lindgren receive?
Honors received include Selma Lagerlöf Prize[12], Dobloug Prize[13], Litteris et Artibus[14], and Prix Femina étranger[15].