Georg Rhau
German composer · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1488 to 1548 · aged 60
Georg Rhau (Rhaw) was a German publisher and composer. He was one of the most significant music printers in Germany in the first half of the 16th century, during the early period of the Protestant Reformation.
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About this person
He was principally active in Wittenberg, Saxony, the town where Martin Luther is said to have nailed the Ninety-five Theses to the door of the Castle Church, initiating the Reformation. Rhau's support as a printer was critical to Luther's success.
Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1488 to 1548 · aged 60
