Antoine Meyer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Antoine Meyer

poet (1801-1857)

Date of Birth: 31-May-1801

Place of Birth: Luxembourg, Luxembourg District, Luxembourg

Date of Death: 29-Apr-1857

Profession: writer, poet, mathematician

Nationality: Luxembourg

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Antoine Meyer, also known as Antun or Tun Meyer (1801–1857) was a Luxembourg-born mathematician and poet who later adopted Belgian nationality.
Sometimes referred to as the father of Luxembourgish literature, he is remembered for publishing the very first book in Luxembourgish, a collection of six poems entitled "E' Schrek ob de' lezeburger Parnassus" (A Step up the Luxembourg Parnassus).