Literature · Art · 1819–1890

Gottfried Keller

Swiss writer and poet known for German-language literature

Did you know?He originally studied to be a painter in Munich before deciding to focus on a career in poetry and prose.

Gottfried Keller (19 July 1819 – 15 July 1890) was a Swiss poet and writer of German literature.

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Born: July 19, 1819 · Zurich, Switzerland
Died: July 15, 1890
Nationality: Swiss
Known for: Literature, Art

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Father: Johann Rudolf Keller

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