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Wilhelm Grimm

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Born: Died: German

Wilhelm Carl Grimm (also Karl; 24 February 1786 – 16 December 1859) was a German author, philologist and anthropologist. He was the younger brother of Jacob Grimm, of the literary duo the Brothers Grimm.

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German author

Wilhelm Grimm's Historical Timeline

  1. Wilhelm Grimm is born

    Wilhelm Grimm, German author, known for german author, was born on 1786-02-24. Wilhelm Carl Grimm (also Karl; 24 February 1786 – 16 December 1859) was a German author, philologist and anthropologist.

  2. "Grimm's Fairy Tales" or "Children's and Household Tales" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is first published

    Grimms' Fairy Tales (German: Grimms Märchen), originally known as the Children's and Household Tales, is a German collection of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, first published...

  3. Author and scholar Wilhelm Grimm (39) weds Henriette Dorothea

    Author and scholar Wilhelm Grimm (39) weds Henriette Dorothea

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wilhelm Grimm born?
Wilhelm Grimm was born on 1786-02-24 (German).
What is Wilhelm Grimm known for?
German author
What historical events involved Wilhelm Grimm?
Wilhelm Grimm was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Wilhelm Grimm is born, "Grimm's Fairy Tales" or "Children's and Household Tales" by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is first published, Author and scholar Wilhelm Grimm (39) weds Henriette Dorothea.
When did Wilhelm Grimm die?
Wilhelm Grimm died on 1859-01-01.

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