John Birmelin

John Birmelin
Birmelin in June 1913
Birmelin in June 1913
BornOctober 31, 1873
Longswamp Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 3, 1950
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationPoet, writer, musician
NationalityAmerican

John Birmelin (October 31, 1873 – September 3, 1950) has been called the Poet Laureate of the Pennsylvania Dutch and is one of the most popular poets and playwrights in the Pennsylvania German language.