About Johann Hermann
Lived 1515 – 1593 (aged 77–78). Johann Hermann was a German writer, music educator, hymnwriter, jurist and lutheran theologian.
Johannes Hermann, also Johann Herrmann, (1515 – 22 April 1593 in Freiberg) was a German church musician, hymn writer and jurist. He held the position of in Leipzig from 1531 to 1536. He became the first Protestant Kantor of Freiberg, and a jurist in 1540.
Hymns Johann Sebastian Bach used his hymn "Jesu, nun sei gepreiset", in three stanzas of 14 lines each, for New Year's Day, in three cantatas composed in Leipzig for the occasion, first Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 190 (1724), a year later the chorale cantata Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 (1725), and Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm, BWV 171 (1729).
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Who was Johann Hermann?
German hymn writer
When was Johann Hermann born?
Johann Hermann was born in 1515.
When did Johann Hermann die?
Johann Hermann died on 22 April 1593 in Freiberg.
What was Johann Hermann's occupation?
Johann Hermann was a writer, music educator, hymnwriter, jurist and lutheran theologian.
What nationality was Johann Hermann?
Johann Hermann was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johann Hermann. https://biography.guide/johann-hermann/
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