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, the highest recognition available to creators of children's books.[1]
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Born | Paul Lennart Hellsing (1919-06-05)5 June 1919 Västanfors, Västmanland, Sweden |
Died | 25 November 2015(2015-11-25) (aged 96) Stockholm, Sweden |
Occupation | Writer, Translator |
Language | Swedish |
Nationality | Swedish |
Period | 1945-2015 |
Spouse | Yvonne Lombard (m. 1953–2015) |
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Born in Västanfors in Västmanland County, 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.[2] He is considered an "outstanding poet" in the field of humour and nonsense writing.[3] In 1987, he received the Grand Prize from Samfundet De Nio. Hellsing was married to actress Yvonne Lombard from 1953 until his death.[2] Hellsing died at his home in Stockholm, Sweden, of pneumonia[citation needed] on the night of 25 November 2015 surrounded by his family, aged 96.[4]
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