Astrid Lindgren

Writer, Author

1907 – 2002

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Who was Astrid Lindgren?

Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is best known for children's book series featuring Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, and the Six Bullerby Children. As of May 2013, she is the world's 18th most translated author and has sold roughly 144 million books worldwide.

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Born
Nov 14, 1907
Vimmerby
Also known as
  • Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson
  • Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren
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Ethnicity
  • Swedes
Nationality
  • Sweden
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Lived in
  • Småland
Died
Jan 28, 2002
Stockholm

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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