Paul Gerhardt

Paulus or Paul Gerhardt was a German theologian, Lutheran pastor and hymnodist, considered Germany's greatest hymn writer. His songs and hymns were published in contemporary hymnals such as Praxis pietatis melica, and are still part of modern hymnals.

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Who was born first?

• Paul Gerhardt and Johann von Rist were born the same year
• Paul Gerhardt was born 1 year before Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor
• Paul Gerhardt was born 2 years after Giacomo Carissimi
• Paul Gerhardt was born 4 years before Carlo Rainaldi
• Paul Gerhardt was born 5 years after Francesco Cavalli

Timeline

1. Francesco CavalliFebruary 14, 1602 – January 14, 1676
2. Giacomo CarissimiApril 18, 1605 – January 12, 1674
3. Johann von RistMarch 8, 1607 – August 31, 1667
4. Paul Gerhardt (this page)March 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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