Samuel Besler
Illustration — Plaque in tribute to Samuel Besler in Wrocław Samuel Besler (15 December 1574, in Brieg – 19 July 1625) was a German composer. He was cantor at St. Bernhardinus, Breslau, in 1602, then rector of the Gymnasium from 1605.
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Samuel Besler
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- Born
- 1574 · Brzeg.
- Died
- 1625 · Wrocław.
- Nationality
- Duchy of Silesia · Holy Roman Empire
- Occupation
- composer · cantor · independent publisher · pedagogue · musician
- Fields
- liturgical music
- Movements
- Baroque music
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Illustration — Plaque in tribute to Samuel Besler in Wrocław Samuel Besler (15 December 1574, in Brieg – 19 July 1625) was a German composer. He was cantor at St. Bernhardinus, Breslau, in 1602, then rector of the Gymnasium from 1605.
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Samuel Besler is recorded with the occupation independent publisher. Classed in the genre liturgical music. Recorded as composer, cantor, independent publisher, pedagogue and musician.
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1574
Samuel Besler was born on 15 December 1574.
1625
Samuel Besler died on 19 July 1625.
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His work is associated with Baroque music. Recorded positions include head teacher, cantor and rector. Connected to 1 other published record in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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