Paul Speratus
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Paul Speratus (13 December 1484 – 12 August 1551) was a Swabian Catholic priest who became a Protestant preacher, reformer and hymn-writer. In 1523, he helped Martin Luther to create the First Lutheran hymnal, published in 1524 and called Achtliederbuch.[1]
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| Born | 13 December 1484 Rötlen |
| Died | 12 August 1551(1551-08-12) (aged 66) |
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| Works | First Lutheran hymnal |