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January 25, 1459
Paul Hofhaimer, Austrian organist and composer (died 1537)
Paul Hofhaimer
Paul Hofhaimer was an Austrian organist and composer. He was particularly gifted at improvisation, and was regarded as the finest organist of his age by many writers, including Vadian and Paracelsus; in addition he was one of only two German-speaking composers of the time who had a reputation in Europe outside of German-speaking countries. He is grouped among the composers known as the Colorists.
January 25
January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 340 days remain until the end of the year.