Kerstin Hed

Kerstin Hed
Kerstin Hed in 1930
Born
Hilda Gunilla Olsson

(1890-05-21)21 May 1890
Died15 August 1961(1961-08-15) (aged 71)
Hedemora, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
OccupationPoet
SpouseHalvare Anders Olsson
Parents
  • Kers Fredrik Jansson
  • Johanna Jansson

Hilda Gunilla Olsson (21 May 1890 – 15 August 1961), known by her pen name Kerstin Hed, was a Swedish poet. Her writing career was productive, during which she published numerous poetry collections. She was awarded the Swedish royal medal Illis quorum, for her significant contributions in the field of poetry.