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Willi Ostermann

German composer (1876-1936) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 59

Wilhelm "Willi" Ostermann was a lyricist, composer and singer of carnival songs and songs about Cologne, primarily in the German dialect of Kölsch. The tune Homesick for Cologne is counted amongst his most famous pieces.

Willi Ostermann is read about 76 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 12 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 161 days, one point a day.

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About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1936 · aged 59

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