Stieg Larsson
Stieg Larsson (1954–2004) was a Swedish journalist and novelist best known as the author of the posthumously published Millennium trilogy, which includes The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He was also an investigative journalist and expert on right‑wing extremism in Sweden.
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- Born in
- Skelleftehamn
- Awards
- 🏆 Glass Key award🏆 Best Swedish Crime Novel Award🏆 Anthony Award for Best First Novel🏆 Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel🏆 Macavity Awards
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1954
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Birth2004
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