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Joseph Mohr | |
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Born | 11 December 1792 |
Died | 4 December 1848 (aged 55) |
Nationality | Austrian |
Occupation(s) | Priest, hymn writer |
Theological work | |
Tradition or movement | Roman Catholic |
Josephus Franciscus Mohr, sometimes spelled Josef (11 December 1792 – 4 December 1848) was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest and writer, who wrote the words to the Christmas carol "Silent Night."