About Jakob Ebert
Lived 1549 – 1614 (aged 65). Jakob Ebert was a theologian, writer, university teacher, poet, protestant theologian and hebraist.
Jakob Ebert (26 January 1549 – 5 February 1614) was a German theologian and poet.
Life Born in Sprottau, Ebert was the son of . He was school director in Soldin, Schwiebus and Grünberg. From 1594 he was on the faculty of the university in Frankfurt (Oder), teaching theology.
Hymns Ebert was the author of the hymn "Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ", which appeared in 1601 with a melody by Bartholomäus Gesius. Composers using this hymn included Dietrich Buxtehude (BuxW 20 and 21) and Johann Sebastian Bach, who based a chorale cantata on it, Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116, and used it in several other cantatas.
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Who was Jakob Ebert?
German theologian
When was Jakob Ebert born?
Jakob Ebert was born on 26 January 1549 in Szprotawa.
When did Jakob Ebert die?
Jakob Ebert died on 5 February 1614 in Frankfurt (Oder).
What was Jakob Ebert's occupation?
Jakob Ebert was a theologian, writer, university teacher, poet, protestant theologian and hebraist.
What nationality was Jakob Ebert?
Jakob Ebert's recorded nationality: Margraviate of Brandenburg.
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