Johanna Spyri
Swiss writer (1827–1901)
1827 — 1901
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss writer (1827–1901)
Born
June 12, 1827
Died
1901 (age ~74)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, children's writer, novelist
SwitzerlandBorn in HirzelDied in Zurich
1827
Born in Hirzel (1827-06-12)
1901
Died in Zurich
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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.
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Who is Johanna Spyri?+
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.
What does the name Johanna mean?+
The name Johanna means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johanna Spyri born?+
Johanna Spyri was born on June 12, 1827.
When did Johanna Spyri die?+
Johanna Spyri died in 1901, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.
The name Johanna is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Ἰωάννα, from lit=God is gracious, the feminized form of tr=Yəhōḥānān which produced John and its many doublets. Zhanna.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Johanna — June 12, 1827
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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