Michael Praetorius
(1571-1621)

German composer, organist, and music theorist – Michael Praetorius was born in Creuzburg (Municipality of Germany) on February 15th, 1571 and died in Wolfenbüttel (Town in Lower Saxony, Germany) on February 15th, 1621 at the age of 50. Today Michael Praetorius would be 453 years old.

Age

how old was Michael Praetorius when he died?

Michael Praetorius died in 1621 at the age of 50.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1571 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Creuzburg Municipality of Germany
Death Date	February 15th, 1621 (Monday)
Death place	Wolfenbüttel Town in Lower Saxony, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Michael Praetorius

Birthday

When was Michael Praetorius born?

Michael Praetorius was born on February 15th, 1571.

Death

When did Michael Praetorius die?

Michael Praetorius died on February 15th, 1621 at the age of 50 in Wolfenbüttel (Town in Lower Saxony, Germany). Today Michael Praetorius would be 453 years old.