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Astrid Lindgren (Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson) was born on 14 November, 1907 in Vimmerby, Kalmar län, Sweden, is a writer,soundtrack,actress. Discover Astrid Lindgren's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?

Popular As Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson
Occupation writer,soundtrack,actress
Age 94 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 14 November 1907
Birthday 14 November
Birthplace Vimmerby, Kalmar län, Sweden
Date of death 28 January, 2002
Died Place Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Nationality Sweden

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Astrid Lindgren Height, Weight & Measurements

At 94 years old, Astrid Lindgren height is 5' 0½" (1.54 m) .

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Height 5' 0½" (1.54 m)
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Who Is Astrid Lindgren's Husband?

Her husband is Sture Lindgren (4 April 1931 - 15 June 1952) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Husband Sture Lindgren (4 April 1931 - 15 June 1952) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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Astrid Lindgren Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Astrid Lindgren worth at the age of 94 years old? Astrid Lindgren’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. She is from Sweden. We have estimated Astrid Lindgren's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Writer

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Timeline

1926

Had a son, Lars 'Lasse' Lindgren (born December 4 1926), from her relationship with Reinhold Blomberg. He was 30 years older than her and when she became pregnant he wanted to marry her, she refused and the boy lived with foster parents until she married Sture Lindgren in 1931.

1934

Had a daughter, Karin Lindgren (born May 21, 1934), with Sture Lindgren.

1941

Lived in the same apartment on Dalagatan in Stockholm from 1941 until her death.

1944

Grew up in Småland outside Vimmerby in the south of Sweden. Her first book came out in 1944, and she made a breakthrough the following year with the stories about Pippi Longstocking. Countless stories about Pippi and other characters of Astrid's imagination and excellent story telling ability were translated to at least 55 languages and told to millions of children all over the world. Many of the stories were adapted for TV and even the big screen.

1945

Her most popular character was Pippi Longstocking, which was an instant hit among children when she first appeared in 1945. But parents often were shocked by the unruly Pippi, who rebelled against society and happily mocked institutions like the police and charity ladies.

1958

Received the Hans Christian Andersen medal in 1958.

1976

At times, Lindgren voiced political concerns. In 1976 she received a tax demand that outstripped her income, and criticized tax legislation in the fierce satire "Pomperipossa In the World Of Money". The law was changed.

1987

She wrote her last piece, a short mystery story, in 1987.

1989

Lindgren was immensely popular in her home country. Few Swedes will ever forget her restful voice reading the stories that have become an integrated part of Swedish culture and collective consciousness. A theme park, displaying several of the settings from her books, opened in 1989 in her hometown, and attracts about 300,000 visitors yearly.

1998

She defended children's rights and animal welfare, lobbying an animal rights bill into law in 1998. That year the Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital opened, one of the biggest children's hospitals in northern Europe.