Urs Widmer
Swiss novelist, playwright (1938–2014)
1938 — 2014
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss novelist, playwright (1938–2014)
Born
May 21, 1938
Died
2014 (age ~76)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer
SwitzerlandBorn in BaselDied in Zurich
1938
Born in Basel (1938-05-21)
1983
Awardmanuskripte award
1992
AwardPreis der SWR-Bestenliste
1997
AwardMülheimer Dramatikerpreis
1998
AwardHeimito von Doderer-Literaturpreis
2001
AwardFranz Nabl Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Urs Widmer?+
Urs Widmer is Swiss novelist, playwright (1938–2014). Born in 1938.
What does the name Urs mean?+
The name Urs means "a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare". It is of German origin.
When was Urs Widmer born?+
Urs Widmer was born on May 21, 1938.
When did Urs Widmer die?+
Urs Widmer died in 2014, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare
The name Urs is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Urs
Urs — May 21, 1938
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
Would you name your baby Urs?
Guestbook
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Legend.
— anon
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