Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories. She wrote the popular book Heidi. Born in Hirzel, a rural area in the canton of Zürich, as a child she spent several summers near Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.
Johanna Spyri
novelist
Notable For
Swiss novelist
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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.
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- When was Johanna Spyri born?
- Johanna Spyri was born on 1827-06-12 (German).
- What is Johanna Spyri known for?
- Swiss novelist
- What historical events involved Johanna Spyri?
- Johanna Spyri was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Johanna Spyri is born.
- When did Johanna Spyri die?
- Johanna Spyri died on 1901-01-01.