About Reiner Brockmann
Lived 1609 – 1647 (aged 38). Reiner Brockmann was a Swedish translator, poet, cleric, parson and protestant theologian.
Reiner Broc(k)mann (1609, Schwan-Grändzdorf, Mecklenburg – 1647 Tallinn) was a pastor, ceremonial poet and translator. He is considered to be the first poet who wrote in Estonian.
From 1634, he was a professor of Greek at Tallinn Gymnasium (nowadays Gustav Adolf Grammar School). From 1639, he was a pastor in Kadrina.
He is probably best known for his translations of hymns into the Estonian language. He also wrote ceremonial poetry in several languages. Most of his work was modeled by his colleague Paul Fleming.
He died in 1647 in Tallinn and is buried in St. Olaf's Church.
Works 1637 wedding song "Carmen Alexandrinum Esthonicum ad leges Opitij poeticas compositum" ('Estonian Song in Alexandrine Created According to the Poetics of Martin Opitz') 1638 wedding song "Oda Esthonica Jambico-Trochaica" ('An Estonian Iambic-Trochaic Ode') 1639 wedding song "Oda Esthonica Trochaica" ('An Estonian Trochaic Ode')
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Who was Reiner Brockmann?
Baltic German clergyman and ceremonial poet (1609–1647)
When was Reiner Brockmann born?
Reiner Brockmann was born on 8 May 1609 in Bröbberow.
When did Reiner Brockmann die?
Reiner Brockmann died on 9 December 1647 in Tallinn.
What was Reiner Brockmann's occupation?
Reiner Brockmann was a translator, poet, cleric, parson and protestant theologian.
What nationality was Reiner Brockmann?
Reiner Brockmann was Swedish.
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