Paul Gerhardt

Paul Gerhardt (12 March 1607 – 27 May 1676) was a German theologian, Lutheran minister and hymnodist.

For the German long-distance runner, see Paul Gerhardt (athlete).
Paul Gerhardt
Born(1607-03-12)12 March 1607
Gräfenhainichen, Electorate of Saxony in the Holy Roman Empire
Died27 May 1676(1676-05-27) (aged 69)
Lübben, Duchy of Saxe-Merseburg in the Holy Roman Empire
Occupations
  • Theologian
  • Lutheran minister
  • Hymn writer
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