Friederike Kempner (1828–1904), a well-known writer and poet described as "a genius of unintentional humor”. She gained a nickname "The Silesian Swan" or "The Silesian Nightingale". A social activist involved in carrying out many reforms, including regarding cemetery regulations. Privately, an animal lover.
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