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Also known as Konrad Paumann

German organist, lutenist and composer

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Germany
Active from
1410
Active to
1473-01-24
medieval

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Conrad Paumann was a German organist, lutenist and composer of the early Renaissance. Paumann was born in Nuremberg to a family of craftsmen on January 24, 1410. In 1447 he became the official town organist of Nuremberg. Even though he was born blind, he was one of the most talented musicians of the 15th century, and his performances created a sensation wherever he went. Being as rebellious as he was talented, he left what was probably a stifling environment <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Co

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Konrad
Gender
male
Place of birth
Nuremberg
Place of death
Munich
Occupation
music educator
Languages spoken
German
Instrument
pipe organ
Image
Conrad Paumann by Heinrich Eduard von Wintter.jpg
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place of burial
Frauenkirche
Commons category
Conrad Paumann
date of birth
1415-01-01
date of death
1473-00-00
medical condition
blindness
start of work period
1447-00-00
Commons Creator page
Conrad Paumann
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