Johanna Spyri

January 10, 2024
Children's Author

Quick Facts

Johanna Spyri
Full Name Johanna Spyri
Occupation Children'S Author
Date Of Birth Jun 12, 1827(1827-06-12)
Age 197
Date Of Death 1901-07-07
Birthplace Hirzel
Country Switzerland
Horoscope Gemini

Johanna Spyri Biography

Name Johanna Spyri
Birthday Jun 12
Birth Year 1827
Place Of Birth Hirzel
Birth Country Switzerland
Birth Sign Gemini
Spouse Bernhard Spyri
Children(s) Bernard Spyri

Johanna Spyri is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on June 12, 1827 in Hirzel, Switzerland. The 19th century children’s author is most famous for Heidi the classic for children first released in the year 1881. A well-known Swiss writer, she released more than fifty books of fiction during the period throughout her life.

She as well as American Author She and American author Susan Warner both published popular children’s books during the nineteenth century. both published books for children that were popular during the 18th century.

She was married to attorney Bernhard Spyri in 1852. Unfortunately both her husband and her only child died in 1884.

Johanna Spyri Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Children's Author
House Living in own house.

Johanna Spyri is one of the richest Children'S Author from Switzerland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johanna Spyri 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her first novel in 1880, which dealt with domestic violence, titled An Note to Vrony’s Funeral in 1880.

Her portrait was featured on an 1953 Swiss postage stamp as well as on the 2009 coin.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Johanna Spyri Dating?

According to our records, Johanna Spyri married to Bernhard Spyri. As of December 1, 2023, Johanna Spyri’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Johanna Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Switzerland. Johanna Spyri celebrates birthday on June 12 of every year.

Is Heidi Based on a true story?

One of Switzerland’s best-loved exports, the little mountain girl Heidi, was a cult figure in her younger years but she disappeared from public life decades ago. Johanna Spyri’s heart-warming story was based on the real-life adventures of Heidi Schwaller , 92, who grew up near Chur in the Swiss Alps.

Why is Johanna Spyri famous?

Johanna Spyri (June 12, 1827 – July 7, 1901) born Johanna Louise Heusser, was a Swiss author best known for her first and most successful book, the 1881 children’s novel Heidi.

How old is Johanna Spyri?

74 years (1827–1901)

What is the education of Johanna Spyri?

Her only education was her village school in Hirzel. She wrote poetry as a child. She married Bernhard Spyri, an employee , when she was 25. They met when they were children.

Does Heidi marry Peter?

In Heidi Grows Up, Heidi goes away to boarding school and then returns to Dorfli to teach in the village school. Eventually, she and Peter are married (as everyone who has read Heidi would know and want them to do). Heidi’s Children begins in the springtime with Heidi and Peter expecting their first child.

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