Irja Agnes Browallius

Irja Browallius
Irja Browallius in 1943.
Irja Browallius in 1943.
Born Irja Agnes Browallius
13 October 1901
Helsinki, Finland
Died 9 December 1968 (aged 67)
Lidingö, Sweden
Language Swedish
Nationality Swedish
Notable awards Dobloug Prize
1962

Irja Agnes Browallius (13 October 1901 – 9 December 1968) was a Swedish teacher, novelist and short story writer. She was awarded the Dobloug Prize in 1962.

Personal life

Browallius was born in Helsinki on 13 October 1901, a daughter of actors Carl Browallius and Gerda Pisani. She moved to Sweden shortly after her birth. She died in Lidingö on 9 December 1968.