Lennart Hellsing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lennart Hellsing
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Lennart Hellsing in June 2010
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| Born | Paul Lennart Hellsing 5 June 1919 Västanfors, Västmanland, Sweden |
| Died | 25 November 2015 (aged 96) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation | Writer, Translator |
| Language | Swedish |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Period | 1945-2015 |
| Spouse |
Yvonne Lombard
(m. 1953–2015) |
Paul Lennart Hellsing (born June 5, 1919 – died November 25, 2015) was a famous Swedish writer and translator. He is especially known for writing wonderful books for children.
In 2010, he was a finalist for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award. This is a very important prize given to people who create children's books. It is one of the highest honors for children's authors.
About Lennart Hellsing
Lennart Hellsing was born on June 5, 1919. His birthplace was Västanfors in Västmanland County, Sweden. His father was a merchant named Paul Hellsing. His mother, Sigrid Hellsing, had family from the West Indies.
He wrote many books for children. He was very good at using rhymes and playing with words. People often called him an "outstanding poet" because of his funny and silly writing style. This type of writing is sometimes called "nonsense writing."
In 1987, he received a special award called the Grand Prize from Samfundet De Nio. Lennart Hellsing was married to an actress named Yvonne Lombard. They were married from 1953 until he passed away.
Lennart Hellsing died at his home in Stockholm, Sweden. He passed away on November 25, 2015, when he was 96 years old. His family was with him.
See also
In Spanish: Lennart Hellsing for children
