Astrid Lindgren
Children's Author

Astrid Lindgren Net Worth

Astrid Lindgren was a Swedish children's book author born on November 14, 1907 in Vimmerby, Sweden. She is best known for creating the beloved Pippi Longstocking series, as well as the Karlsson-on-the-Roof and Six Bullerby Children series. Her works have been critically acclaimed and have been translated into over 90 languages.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 14, 1907
Birth Place Vimmerby, Sweden
Age 113 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 28, 2002 (age 94)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

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.

Before Fame

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.

Trivia

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

Family Life

She married Sture Lindgren in 1931 and gave birth to her daughter, Karin, in 1934. She created the Pippi Longstocking character for her daughter. 

Associated With

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

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