Michael Franck, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Michael Franck

German composer and poet

Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1609

Place of Birth: Schleusingen, Thuringia, Germany

Date of Death: 24-Sep-1667

Profession: teacher, hymnwriter

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Michael Franck

  • Michael Franck (16 March 1609 – 24 September 1667) was a German baker, teacher, poet, composer and Protestant hymnwriter.
  • He was born in Schleusingen, and died in Coburg. Franck initially established a career as a baker.
  • Although he was fairly successful, "he became completely impoverished, because of nocturnal thefts and plunders of his house".
  • He moved to Coburg and began teaching.
  • There, he also wrote hymns and poems.

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