Stieg Larsson
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Summary
Stieg Larsson was born on August 15, 1954[1], in Skelleftehamn[2]. He died on November 9, 2004[3], in Stockholm[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], editor[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,860 views/month, #6,213 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Högalids columbarium[10]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
- Native language: Swedish[12]
- Ethnic group: Swedes[13]
- Notable work: Millennium[14]
- Award received: Glass Key award[15], Swedish Crime Writers' Academy[16], Macavity Awards[17], Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel[18], honorary citizen of Umeå[19], Author of the Year[20], Anthony Award for Best First Novel[21], Best Swedish Crime Novel Award[22]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: crime literature[25]
- Commons category: Stieg Larsson[26]
- Unmarried partner: Eva Gabrielsson[27]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[28]
- Family name: Larsson[29]
- Given name: Stieg[30]
- Official website: https://stieglarsson.com[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Stieg Larsson[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Nominated for: CWA International Dagger[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[35]
- Name in native language: Stieg Larsson[36]
- Start of work period: 1990[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Stieg Larsson include Stieg Larsson Award[38].
Why It Matters
Stieg Larsson has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo[41], a literary work[42]; Millennium[43], a novel series[44]; The Girl Who Played with Fire[45], a literary work[46]; and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest[47], a literary work[48]. Entities named for him include Stieg Larsson Award[38].
FAQs
Where was Stieg Larsson born?
Stieg Larsson was born in Skelleftehamn[2].
Where did Stieg Larsson die?
Stieg Larsson passed away in Stockholm[4].
What did Stieg Larsson do for work?
Stieg Larsson worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], editor[7], and screenwriter[8].
What awards did Stieg Larsson receive?
Honors received include Glass Key award[15], Swedish Crime Writers' Academy[16], Macavity Awards[17], and Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel[18].