Karl Spindler (October 16, 1796 – July 12, 1855) was a German novelist.
Biography Spindler was born in Breslau, and educated at Strasburg. He joined a company of strolling players in Germany, and resided from 1832 at Baden-Baden. He died at Freiersbach, Baden, aged 58.
Works His reputation rests on his historical romances: Der Bastard (3 vols., Zürich, 1826) Der Jude (4 vols., Stuttgart, 1827) Der Jesuit (3 vols., 1829) Der Invalide (5 vols., 1831).
His complete works include 102 volumes (1831–54), besides minor novels contained in his periodical publication Vergissmeinnicht (1830–55).
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