Johann Crüger

Johann Crüger was a German composer of well-known hymns. He was also the editor of the most widely used Lutheran hymnal of the 17th century, Praxis pietatis melica.

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Who was born first?

• Johann Crüger was born 2 years after Heinrich Scheidemann
• Johann Crüger was born 4 years before Francesco Cavalli
• Johann Crüger was born 7 years before Giacomo Carissimi
• Johann Crüger was born 7 years after Friedrich Spee
• Johann Crüger was born 8 years after Jacob van Eyck

Timeline

1. Jacob van Eyck1590 – March 26, 1657
2. Friedrich SpeeFebruary 25, 1591 – August 1635
3. Heinrich Scheidemanncirca 1596 – September 26, 1663
4. Johann Crüger (this page)April 9, 1598 – February 23, 1662
5. Francesco CavalliFebruary 14, 1602 – January 14, 1676
6. Giacomo CarissimiApril 18, 1605 – January 12, 1674

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