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Astrid Lindgren

Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays (1907–2002)
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Summary

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

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Vimmerby Cemetery[11]
  • Father: Samuel August Ericsson[12]
  • Mother: Hanna Ericsson[13]
  • Spouse: Sture Lindgren[14]
  • Child: Lars Lindgren[15], Karin Nyman[16]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[17]
  • Native language: Swedish[18]
  • Ethnic group: Swedes[19]
  • Notable work: Pippi Longstocking[20], Emil from Lönneberga[21], Karlsson-on-the-Roof[22], The Six Bullerby Children[23], Bill Bergson[24], Ronja, the Robber's Daughter[25], The Brothers Lionheart[26], Mio, My Son[27]
  • Award received: Litteris et Artibus[28], International Swede of the Year[29], Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[30], Nils Holgersson Plaque[31], Svenska Dagbladet Literature Prize[32], Expressens Heffaklump[33], Selma Lagerlöf Prize[34], Right Livelihood Award[35], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[36], Zilveren Griffel[37], Hans Christian Andersen Award[38], Officer of Arts and Letters[39], Illis quorum[40], Order of the Smile[41]
  • Member of: Samfundet De Nio[42]
  • Sex or gender: female[43]
  • Member of political party: Swedish Social Democratic Party[44]
  • Genre: children's literature[45], fairy tale[46]
  • Commons category: Astrid Lindgren[47]
  • Archives at: Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München[48]
  • Family name: Lindgren[49], Ericsson[50]
  • Given name: Astrid[51], Anna[52], Emilia[53]
  • Significant event: funeral of Astrid Lindgren[54]
  • Official website: https://www.astridlindgren.com[55]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Astrid Lindgren[56]

Why It Matters

Astrid Lindgren is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Astrid Lindgren born?

Astrid Lindgren's place of birth was Vimmerby Parish[2].

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 a screenwriter[5], children's writer[6], novelist[7], writer[8], and young adult author[9].

What awards did Astrid Lindgren receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[28], International Swede of the Year[29], Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis[30], and Nils Holgersson Plaque[31].

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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. [43] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . Helsingborgs Dagblad. Retrieved . hd.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [36] ↑ . friedenspreis-des-deutschen-buchhandels.de. friedenspreis-des-deutschen-buchhandels.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [40] ↑ . phaleristica.com. Retrieved . phaleristica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [42] ↑ . samfundetdenio.se. samfundetdenio.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  37. [48] ↑ . mediatum.ub.tum.de. mediatum.ub.tum.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  38. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  39. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  40. [49] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [50] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [51] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [52] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [53] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  45. [54] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  48. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  49. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  50. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  51. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  52. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  53. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  54. [55] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  55. [56] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [57] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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