Torgny Lindgren Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Torgny Lindgren was a Swedish writer born on June 16, 1938, in Raggsjö, Västerbotten, and passed away on March 16, 2017, in Stockholm. He hailed from a remote region of northern Sweden, which featured prominently in his works. Despite debuting in 1965, his breakthrough came with the novel 'Caminos de la Serpiente sobre la Roca' in 1982, later adapted into a film. His books have been translated into over 30 languages, marking him as one of Sweden's most successful contemporary authors. In 1991, he became a member of the Swedish Academy.

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Meaning of the name - Torgny

Thor's strength, mighty warrior

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June 16, 1938 Facts

Generation Group

Torgny Lindgren belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Norsjö

Place of Death: Rimforsa

Cause of Death: stomach cancer

Occupation: writer

Children: Ylva Pettersson

Awards Received: Honorary doctorate of Umeå University | Piraten award | Hedevind Plaquette | Östersunds-Postens litterature price | Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Sveriges Radio's Novel Prize | Sveriges Radio's Short Story Prize | Aniara Award | Prix Femina étranger | Litteris et Artibus | Selma Lagerlöf Prize | Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize | Dobloug Prize | August Prize

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.