Johann Rudolf Wyss: Quick Facts

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Born	March 4, 1782 • Bern • Switzerland
Died	March 21, 1830 (aged 48) • Bern • Switzerland
Notable Works	“Idyllen, Volkssagen, Legenden und Erzählungen aus der Schweiz” • “Rufst du, mein Vaterland” • “The Swiss Family Robinson”

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