Which Happened First?

Johann von Rist

Johann von Rist
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Johann Rist was a German Lutheran pastor, poet and dramatist best known for his hymns, which inspired musical settings and have remained in hymnals.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Francesco CavalliFebruary 14, 1602 – January 14, 1676
  2. Giacomo CarissimiApril 18, 1605 – January 12, 1674
  3. Johann von Rist (this page)March 8, 1607 – August 31, 1667
  4. Paul GerhardtMarch 12, 1607 – May 27, 1676
  5. Ferdinand III, Holy Roman EmperorJuly 13, 1608 – April 2, 1657
  6. Carlo RainaldiMay 4, 1611 – February 8, 1691

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