| Person | Born | Died | Gender | Person ID | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Praetorius | Creuzburg | ca1571 | Wolfenbüttel | 1621 | M | P0924 |
| Instrument(s) | Professional group | Social status | Social sphere | Why is the person listed? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vihuela de mano vihuela | Musician | Professional | Urban | Author Composer of polyphony Polyphonist/Theorist Composer (polyphony) Music theorist |
| Years active | Place active | Century | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt | 17cent/1/early | Germany |
Michael Praetorius (probably February 15, 1571 – February 15, 1621) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist.[1] He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on Protestant hymns, many of which reflect an effort to improve the relationship between Protestants and Catholics.
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Praetorius consulted on 08-03-14
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 1615 | Michael Praetorius, Syntagma Musicum. |