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Astrid Lindgren | |
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.jpg) Lindgren in 1960 | |
| Born | Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson 14 November 1907 Vimmerby, Sweden |
| Died | 28 January 2002 (aged 94) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Swedish |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Period | 1944–1993 |
| Genre | Children's fiction, picture books, screenplays |
| Notable awards | Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing 1958 Right Livelihood Award 1994 |
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Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren (born Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson; November 14, 1907 – January 28, 2002) was a famous Swedish writer. She wrote many books for children. She had a son named Lars.