Johan Herman Wessel
Poet

Johan Herman Wessel Net Worth

Johan Herman Wessel was a Norwegian-Danish poet and playwright born on October 6, 1742 in Norway. He is best known for his satirical works from the eighteenth century, such as Smeden og Bageren (The Smith and the Baker) and Hundemordet (The Dog Murder). He is remembered for his wit and humor in his works.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 6, 1742
Birth Place Norway
Age 277 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 29, 1785 (age 43)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $4 billion (2024)

About

Norwegian-Danish poet and Playwright who is best known for his eighteenth-century satirical works. He is perhaps most famous for Smeden og Bageren (The Smith and the Baker) and Hundemordet (The Dog Murder).

Before Fame

He was a member of The Norwegian Society, a Copenhagen-based literary club.

Trivia

He mastered the genre of the epigram.

Family Life

He was the son of a Norwegian Painter and was the brother of a Mathematician.

Associated With

He, like Hans Christian Andersen, was a famous Scandinavian author.

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