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Johanna Spyri is born

Johanna Spyri, German novelist, known for swiss novelist, was born on 1827-06-12. Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories. She wrote the popular book Heidi.

Johanna Spyri, German novelist, known for swiss novelist, was born on 1827-06-12. Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories. She wrote the popular book Heidi.

Historical Significance

Johanna Spyri is Swiss novelist.

Key People

Johanna Spyri

novelist

Swiss novelist

Events Before

  1. Godert van der Capellen resigns as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

    Godert van der Capellen resigns as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

  2. Future US President Millard Fillmore (26) weds Abigail Powers (27)

    Millard Fillmore (January 7, 1800 – March 8, 1874) was the 13th president of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853.

  3. The Menai Suspension Bridge connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the northwest coast of Wales opens, considered the world'

    The Menai Suspension Bridge connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the northwest coast of Wales opens, considered the world's first modern suspension bridge

  4. University College London founded; known until 1836 as London University

    University College London (UCL) was founded on 11 February 1826, under the name London University, as a secular alternative to the strictly religious universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

  5. American Temperance Society forms in Boston

    American Temperance Society forms in Boston

Events After

  1. 6th US President John Quincy Adam's son John marries in the White House

    John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth president of the United States, serving from 1825 to 1829.

  2. 1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad)

    1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad)

  3. More than 100 vessels destroyed in a storm, Gibraltar

    More than 100 vessels destroyed in a storm, Gibraltar

  4. 1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix", published

    1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix", published

  5. Russia and Persia sign the Peace of Turkmantsjai

    Russia and Persia sign the Peace of Turkmantsjai

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What happened on June 12, 1827?
Johanna Spyri, German novelist, known for swiss novelist, was born on 1827-06-12. Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories. She wrote the popular book Heidi.
Why is Johanna Spyri is born significant?
Johanna Spyri is Swiss novelist.
Who was involved in Johanna Spyri is born?
Key figures include Johanna Spyri (novelist).

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