Lennart Hellsing
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.
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- Name
- Lennart Hellsing
- Birth Name
- Paul Lennart Hellsing
- Born
- 5 June 1919
- Birthplace
- Fagersta, Sweden
- Died
- 25 November 2015
- Place of death
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Occupation
- Writer, Translator
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Fields
- children's literature · literary criticism · translating activity
- Honours
- honorary degree · Litteris et Artibus · Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize
- Languages
- Swedish
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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.
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The recorded working language is Swedish. The field of work recorded is children's literature, literary criticism and translating activity. Work by Lennart Hellsing is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum. Distinctions recorded are honorary degree, Litteris et Artibus and Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize.

Svenska porträtt, Lennart Hellsing. Yvonne Lombard med familj.
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Key facts
• Name — Lennart Hellsing • Birth Name — Paul Lennart Hellsing • Born — 5 June 1919 • Birthplace — Fagersta, Sweden • Died — 25 November 2015 • Place of death — Stockholm, Sweden • Occupation — Writer, Translator • Language — Swedish • Period — 1945-2015 • Website — hellsingland.se
Biography
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. He is considered an "outstanding poet" in the field of humour and nonsense writing. In 1987, he received the Grand Prize from Samfundet De Nio. Hellsing was married to actress Yvonne Lombard from 1953 until his death. Hellsing died at his home in Stockholm, Sweden, of pneumonia on the night of 25 November 2015 surrounded by his family, aged 96.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
His recorded language was Swedish. He married Yvonne Lombard and Maaria Eira. 3 children are recorded: Petter Hellsing, Susanna Hellsing and Jöns Hellsing. Other recorded relations include My Hellsing.
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Lennart Hellsing is recorded as having received honorary degree, Litteris et Artibus and Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize. Recognition and collections. Hellsing received honorary degree, Litteris et Artibus and Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize.
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1919
Lennart Hellsing born at Västanfors.
2015
Lennart Hellsing died at Stockholm.
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- 1."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.
- 2.Lennart Hellsing. Nationalencyklopedin.
- 3."Children's literature". Clifton Fadiman. Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Last updated 12 January 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- 4.Hallhagen, Erika. Hellsing lämnade dörren till sagan på glänt. Svenska Dagbladet. 25 November 2015.
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