Gottfried Keller
Swiss poet and writer of German literature (1819–1890)
Gottfried Keller was born on July 19, 1819 in Zurich and died on July 15, 1890 in Zurich, aged 70. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, painter, novelist, chancery manager and librettist. Country of citizenship: Switzerland. Notable works include “Heroic Landscape”, “Martin Salander”, “Green Henry”, “The People of Seldwyla” and “The Banner of the Upright Seven”. Educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich and Heidelberg University. Honours include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art.
- Born
- July 19, 1819 · Zurich
- Died
- July 15, 1890 · Zurich
- Age at death
- 70
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
- Occupations
- writer, poet, painter, novelist, chancery manager, librettist
- Notable works
- Heroic Landscape, Martin Salander, Green Henry, The People of Seldwyla, The Banner of the Upright Seven
- Education
- Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, Heidelberg University
- Honours
- Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
- Wikipedia editions
- 46 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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