Lennart Hellsing

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.

• 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

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.

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.

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.