Lennart Hellsing
Lennart Hellsing | |
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![]() Lennart Hellsing in June 2010 | |
Born | Paul Lennart Hellsing 5 June 1919 Fagersta, Sweden |
Died | 25 November 2015 Stockholm, Sweden | (aged 96)
Occupation | Writer, Translator |
Language | Swedish |
Nationality | Swedish |
Period | 1945-2015 |
Spouse | |
Website | |
hellsingland |
Paul Lennart Hellsing (5 June 1919 – 25 November 2015) was a Swedish writer and translator. For his lasting contribution as a children's writer, Hellsing was a finalist in 2010 for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award.[1]
Biography
Born in Västanfors, Fagersta, Sweden, he was the son of the merchant Paul Hellsing and Sigrid Hellsing, née Rohloff, whose mother was from the West Indies. He was a prolific writer of children's literature, particularly known for his rhymes and word plays.[2] He is considered an "outstanding poet" in the field of humour and nonsense writing.[3] In 1987, he received the Grand Prize from Samfundet De Nio. Hellsing was married to actress Yvonne Lombard from 1953 until his death.[2] Hellsing died at his home in Stockholm, Sweden, of pneumonia[citation needed] on the night of 25 November 2015 surrounded by his family, aged 96.[4]
References
- ^ "2010". Hans Christian Andersen Awards. International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). With contemporary material including the 2010 shortlist press release. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Lennart Hellsing". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "Children's literature". Clifton Fadiman. Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Last updated 12 January 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2014. (subscription required)
- ^ Hallhagen, Erika (25 November 2015). "Hellsing lämnade dörren till sagan på glänt". Svenska Dagbladet (in Swedish).
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- Official website
- Lennart Hellsing at Library of Congress, with 36 library catalog records (including 7 "from old catalog")
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- 1919 births
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- Swedish children's writers
- Swedish poets
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- People from Fagersta Municipality
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- Swedish male poets
- Swedish male novelists
- Children's songwriters
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