Wilhelm Wiesberg


Wilhelm Wiesberg, real name Wilhelm Bergamenter, was an Austrian writer and folksinger.

Life

Born in Vienna, Wiesberg acted in children's comedies at the Vienna Theater in der Josefstadt and was an employee of the magazines Figaro, Kikeriki, Zeitgeist and Der Floh. After he lost his job, he became a folk singer. Wiesberg wrote 72 Posse mit Gesang, 30 solo scenes and more than 1000 songs. He often worked together with Johann Sioly and Wilhelm Seidl.
Wiesberg died in Vienna at age 45. His grave is located at the Dornbacher Friedhof in Vienna.

Work