Johann Halbmeyr
Johann Halbmeyr , also Johann Halbmayer , was a German hymn poet . He lived in the 16./17. Century. There is no certain knowledge about his life; it is said that he was born in Dornberg or in Merckendorf , although it is not known exactly which places are meant. He also worked as a clergyman in Vendersheim . In the hymn book Spiritual Psalms, Hymns, Songs and Prayers from Nuremberg , three songs are ascribed to Halbmeyr in the 1607 edition, but four in the 1618 edition. In a further edition of the hymn book from 1621 none of these songs is ascribed to him, probably due to a printing error.
With the exception of one, Halbmeyr's songs are adaptations of the Psalms .
Works
- Evening Reyen , begins with May, May brings us a lot of flowers; I have a fresh mind
literature
- Unknown author: Halbmeyr, Johann . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 10, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1879, p. 403.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Halbmeyr, Johann |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Halbmayer, Johann |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German hymn poet |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 16th Century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | uncertain: Dornberg or Merckendorf |
| DATE OF DEATH | 17th century |