Jacob Praetorius

Jacob Praetorius (1586–1651) was a German composer.

Jacob Praetorius in brief

Born
1586
Died
1651
Known for
composer
Place of birth
Hamburg
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Overview

Born at Hamburg in 1586, died at Hamburg in 1651.

In detail

training under Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck is recorded. Matthias Weckmann is recorded as having studied under Jacob Praetorius. the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jacob Praetorius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q66029: Jacob Praetorius

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