About Helena Henschen
Lived 1940 – 2011 (aged 70). Helena Henschen was a Swedish writer, illustrator, designer and fashion designer.
Helena Henschen (1940–2011) was a Swedish designer and writer.
Biography Born and raised in Stockholm, she worked as a graphic designer, achieving success as an illustrator of children's books. She co-founded the famous design company Mah-Jong.
She won the EU Prize for Literature for her novel I skuggan av ett brott (The Shadow of a Crime), dealing with the von Sydow murders.
Henschen was a niece of Fredrik von Sydow.
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Who was Helena Henschen?
Swedish writer and designer
When was Helena Henschen born?
Helena Henschen was born on 21 March 1940 in Solna.
When did Helena Henschen die?
Helena Henschen died on 27 January 2011 in Farsta church parish.
What was Helena Henschen's occupation?
Helena Henschen was a writer, illustrator, designer and fashion designer.
What nationality was Helena Henschen?
Helena Henschen was Swedish.
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