Ottilie Wildermuth facts for kids
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Ottilie Wildermuth
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Portrait by Sophie Pilgrem, 1835
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| Born | 22 February 1817 Rottenburg am Neckar, Kingdom of Württemberg
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| Died | 12 July 1877 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Writer |
Ottilie Wildermuth (born Rooschüz) was a German writer. She was born on February 22, 1817, in Rottenburg am Neckar. She became very famous for her children's books. Ottilie Wildermuth passed away on July 12, 1877, in Tübingen.
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Her Life Story
Ottilie Rooschüz was the daughter of Gottlob Christian Rooschüz. He was a judge from Marbach am Neckar. Her mother was Leonore Scholl.
Early Years and Education
From a young age, Ottilie loved to learn. She enjoyed writing her own stories and poems. In 1833, when she was 16, she spent six months studying in Stuttgart. This was a special opportunity for her.
Marriage and Family Life
In 1843, Ottilie married Wilhelm David Wildermuth. He was a professor of modern languages in Tübingen. He had previously worked as a private tutor in France and England. Ottilie and Wilhelm became good friends with other important writers and professors.
Ottilie was very educated. She even helped her husband teach English. They had five children together. Three of their children, Agnes, Adelheid, and Hermann, lived to be adults.
Becoming a Writer
In 1847, Ottilie sent her first story, Die alte Jungfer, to a newspaper called Morgenblatt. When it was accepted, she started writing many more stories. She wrote short stories, novels, and books for families and children. Her stories were very popular. They appeared in well-known family magazines like Daheim and Die Gartenlaube. This made her famous among other writers of her time.
In 1870, Ottilie started a children's magazine called Jugendgarten. Her daughters, Agnes Willms and Adelheid Wildermuth, later continued this magazine. In 1871, Ottilie Wildermuth received a special award. It was the great gold medal for Art and Science in Württemberg.
Later Life and Legacy
When she was 50, Ottilie's health became poor. She suffered from a nervous disorder. In July 1877, at the age of 60, she died from a stroke. She is buried in the city cemetery in Tübingen. There is also a monument dedicated to her on the Neckarinsel in Tübingen.
Her Books
Ottilie Wildermuth wrote many books. She was especially known for her stories about everyday life in Swabia. She also wrote many books for children. Here are some of her famous works:
- Bilder und Geschichten aus dem schwäbischen Leben (1852)
- Neue Bilder und Geschichten aus Schwaben (1854)
- Aus der Kinderwelt (1854)
- Erzählungen und Märchen (1856)
- Die Heimath der Frau (1859)
- Im Tageslichte. Bilder aus der Wirklichkeit (1861)
- Perlen aus dem Sande (1867)
- Zur Dämmerstunde (1871)
Images for kids
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Ottilie Wildermuth
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Ottilie Wildermuth memorial in Tübingen
