Johann Martin Usteri
Illustration — Johann Martin Usteri (c.1800) Johann Martin Usteri (14 February 1763 in Zürich – 29 July 1827, Rapperswil) was a Swiss poet, noted for his narrative poetry and his idylls. He was one of the earliest poets to write poems in Swiss German, specifically in his native Zürich dialect; among these, his Vicar holds the foremost place.
Johann Martin Usteri
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- 1763 · Zurich.
- Died
- 1827 · Rapperswil.
- Nationality
- Switzerland
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- poet · writer · painter · draftsperson · artist
- Languages
- German
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Illustration — Johann Martin Usteri (c.1800) Johann Martin Usteri (14 February 1763 in Zürich – 29 July 1827, Rapperswil) was a Swiss poet, noted for his narrative poetry and his idylls. He was one of the earliest poets to write poems in Swiss German, specifically in his native Zürich dialect; among these, his Vicar holds the foremost place.
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1763
Johann Martin Usteri born at Zurich.
1827
Johann Martin Usteri died at Rapperswil.
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Johann Martin Usteri is recorded as poet, writer, painter, draftsperson and artist.
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