Jacob Praetorius (I) or Jacob Praetorius the Elder (c. 1520 in Magdeburg - 1586 in Hamburg) was a German organist and composer. He was the father of Hieronymus Praetorius and the grandfather of Jacob Praetorius the Younger, both also composers.
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About this person
Country
GermanyCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1530 to 1586 · aged 56
Written about in
9 languages
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