Karin Boye was born on October 26, 1900 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. She was a writer and actress, known for
Tone Bengtssons litteraturhistoria (1966),
Bevakad (2012) and
Kallocain (1981). She was married to Leif Björk. She died on April 23, 1941 in Alingsås, Västergötland, Sweden.