Esther Elizabeth Velkiers facts for kids

Esther Elizabeth Velkiers (born in 1640, and living until at least 1685) was a very talented woman from Switzerland. She was a singer, a musician, and a composer. Even though she faced challenges, she became known for her amazing skills in many different subjects.

About Esther Velkiers

Esther Velkiers was born in 1640 in Geneva. At that time, Geneva was an independent republic, much like a small country on its own.

When Esther was a baby, she had an accident with an oven. This accident caused her to be nearly blind. Despite this, her father found a special way to teach her. He used wooden blocks to help her learn letters.

Esther was a brilliant student. She learned many languages, including Latin, German, Italian, and French. She didn't stop there! She also studied big subjects like philosophy (which is about thinking deeply about life), mathematics, theology (the study of religion), and science.

She also loved music. Esther became a skilled singer and played the harpsichord, which is an old musical instrument similar to a piano. People knew her as a composer, meaning she wrote her own music. Sadly, none of her musical pieces have survived to today.

Esther Velkiers was famous not just for her music. People also admired her for her deep knowledge in philosophy, languages, science, and theology. She was truly a remarkable scholar and artist of her time.