About Franz Eler
Lived 1550 – 1590 (aged 39–40). Franz Eler was a German pedagogue, composer, conductor and teacher.
Franz Eler (sometimes Elers) (died 1590) was a teacher, choirmaster and composer of the Lutheran Reformation from Hamburg. He was born in Uelzen. He became the cantor of Hamburg in 1529, and became the choirmaster of Hamburg Cathedral later. He is noted for assembling the large musical volume Gesangbuch in 1588, consisting of ritual Protestant music in Latin and Low German.
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Who was Franz Eler?
teacher, choirmaster and composer of the Lutheran Reformation from Hamburg
When was Franz Eler born?
Franz Eler was born in 1550 in Uelzen.
When did Franz Eler die?
Franz Eler died on 21 February 1590 in Hamburg.
What was Franz Eler's occupation?
Franz Eler was a pedagogue, composer, conductor and teacher.
What nationality was Franz Eler?
Franz Eler was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Eler. https://biography.guide/franz-eler/
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