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Melchior Heger (Thomaskantor)

Born: ?? - Brüx
Died: ?

Melchior Heger [Heyer] was studied in Leipzig since 1542. He was Thomaskantor from 1553 to 1564. He recived the religious office in 1553, when new school building was established and received a dwelling in the school building.

Source: Thomanerchor Leipzig (January 2006); English translation by Aryeh Oron (February 2006):
Contributed by Dr. Stefan Altner (January 2006)

Thomaskantors: Thomanerchor Leipzig | Gewandhausorchester Leipzig | General Discussions: Part 1 | Part 2

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