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Grimm (WILHELM a German philologist)

WILHELM, a German philologist, brother of the preceding; born in Hanau, Hesse-Cassel, Feb. 24, 1786. For the facts of his life, see GRIMM, JAKOB.

He edited many old German texts, and collaborated with his brother Jakob in several of his works. His own most important book is "German Heroic Legends" (1829). His "Minor Writings" (1881-1886) contain an autobiography.

He died in Berlin, Dec. 16, 1859.