Astrid Lindgren

Real Name

Astrid Lindgren

Biography

Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren (born Ericsson; ; 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002) was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is best known for her children's book series featuring Pippi Longstocking, Emil i Lönneberga, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, and the Six Bullerby Children (Children of Noisy Village in the US), as well as her children's fantasy novels Mio min Mio, Ronia the Robber's Daughter and The Brothers Lionheart....  Read more »

Born

November 14, 1907, Vimmerby, Sweden

Occupation

ScreenwriterWriter