About Lothar Zenetti
Lived 1926 – 2019 (aged 93). Lothar Zenetti was a German catholic priest, writer, poet, librettist and parson.
Lothar Zenetti (6 February 1926 – 24 February 2019) was a German Catholic theologian, priest, and author of books and poetry. In Frankfurt, he was both a minister for young people and a parish priest. He was also active on radio and television. His songs, for example the popular "Das Weizenkorn muss sterben" and "Segne dieses Kind", appear in both Protestant and Catholic hymnals.
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Zenetti was born in Frankfurt am Main.
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Who was Lothar Zenetti?
German Catholic theologian and writer (1926–2019)
When was Lothar Zenetti born?
Lothar Zenetti was born on 6 February 1926 in Frankfurt.
When did Lothar Zenetti die?
Lothar Zenetti died on 24 February 2019 in Frankfurt.
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Lothar Zenetti was a catholic priest, writer, poet, librettist and parson.
What nationality was Lothar Zenetti?
Lothar Zenetti was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lothar Zenetti. https://biography.guide/lothar-zenetti/
MLA: "Lothar Zenetti." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lothar-zenetti/.
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