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Stieg Larsson
Swedish author (1954–2004).
The record
Stieg Larsson was a Swedish author. Born on 15 August 1954 in Skelleftehamn, Larsson died on 9 November 2004 in Stockholm at the age of 50.
Notable works include Millennium. Honours include Best Swedish Crime Novel Award, Author of the Year and Glass Key award, among 8 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 68 languages, Stieg Larsson is No. 4,829 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 15 August 1954, Skelleftehamn
- Died
- 9 November 2004, Stockholm (aged 50)
- Country
- Sweden
- Known as
- Journalist, writer, editor
- Field
- Literature
- Genres
- Crime literature
- Languages
- Swedish
- Wikipedia editions
- 68
Did you know
50
Lived to 50.
15 Aug
Shares a birthday with Napoleon and Walter Scott.
68
Has a Wikipedia article in 68 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Stieg Larsson
- SiblingJoakim Larsson
Honours and works
Awards
- Best Swedish Crime Novel Award2006
- Author of the Year2007
- Glass Key award2008
- Macavity Awards2009
- Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel2009
- Anthony Award for Best First Novel2009
- Honorary citizen of Umeå2012
- Swedish Crime Writers' Academy
Notable works
- Millennium
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- Wikidata Q186317 (facts, CC0)
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