Astrid Lindgren vs Obafemi Awolowo
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Compare the life timelines of Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) and Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 78 years, from 1909 to 1987.
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Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002)
- — Born at Näs, near Vimmerby, Sweden Verified
- — Worked as a junior journalist at Vimmerby Tidning Verified
- — Birth of her son Lars Verified
- — Married Sture Lindgren Verified
- — Birth of her daughter Karin Verified
- — Publication of Pippi Longstocking Verified
- — Children's book editor at Rabén & Sjögren Verified
- — Published the satire Pomperipossa in Monismania Verified
- — Received the Right Livelihood Award Verified
- — Died in Stockholm Verified
Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987)
- — Born in Ikenne, southern Nigeria Verified
- — Travelled to London to study law Verified
- — Founded the Yoruba cultural organisation Egbe Omo Oduduwa Verified
- — Called to the English bar
- — Founded the Action Group Verified
- — Premier of the Western Region Verified
- — Western Region introduced free universal primary education Verified
- — Convicted of treasonable felony and imprisoned Verified
- — Released from prison and appointed federal commissioner for finance Verified
- — Died at his home in Ikenne Verified