Astrid Lindgren

January 9, 2024
Children's Author

Quick Facts

Astrid Lindgren
Full Name Astrid Lindgren
Occupation Children's Author
Date Of Birth Nov 14, 1907(1907-11-14)
Age 117
Date Of Death January 28, 2002, Vasastan, Stockholm, Sweden
Birthplace Vimmerby
Country Sweden
Horoscope Scorpio

Astrid Lindgren Biography

Name Astrid Lindgren
Birthday Nov 14
Birth Year 1907
Place Of Birth Vimmerby
Birth Country Sweden
Birth Sign Scorpio
Spouse Sture Lindgren
Children(s) Lars Lindgren, Karin Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on November 14, 1907 in Vimmerby, Sweden. Critically-acclaimed Swedish children’s book author best known for creating the Pippi Longstocking series. Her other series include Karlsson-on-the-Roof and the Six Bullerby Children.

Her work earned her the Right Livelihood Award in 1994; Daniel Ellsberg won the same honor in 2006.

She married Sture Lindgren in 1931 and gave birth to her daughter, Karin, in

  1. She created the Pippi Longstocking character for her daughter.

Astrid Lindgren Net Worth

Net Worth $20 Million
Source Of Income Children's Author
House Living in own house.

Astrid Lindgren is one of the richest Children's Author from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Astrid Lindgren 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After finishing school, she began working for a newspaper in Vimmerby, Sweden. She became romantically involved with the publication’s editor and gave birth to his illegitimate son in the mid-1920s.

She was the second recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Astrid Lindgren Dating?

According to our records, Astrid Lindgren married to Sture Lindgren. As of December 1, 2023, Astrid Lindgren’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Astrid Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Astrid Lindgren celebrates birthday on November 14 of every year.

Why is Astrid Lindgren important?

Astrid Lindgren, (born November 14, 1907, Vimmerby, Sweden—died January 28, 2002, Stockholm), influential Swedish writer of children’s books who created such memorable characters as Pippi Longstocking.

Where is Astrid Lindgren buried?

Vimmerby Cemetery

How old is Astrid Lindgren?

94 years (1907–2002)

When did Astrid Lindgren start writing books?

Astrid Lindgren’s writing career started in 1944. That was the year her debut novel The Confidences of Britt-Mari came out, but also the year she slipped in ‘Vasaparken’ and was forced to stay in bed with a sprained foot.

Who is Pippi Longstocking written by?

Astrid Lindgren

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