Johann Olearius was a German hymnwriter, preacher, and academic.
Olearius taught philosophy at his alma mater, the University of Wittenberg. He also served as a court preacher and chaplain. He compiled "one of the largest and most important German... Wikipedia
Born: September 17, 1611, Halle (Saale), Germany
Died: April 24, 1684 (age 72 years), Weißenfels, Germany
Parents: Johannes Olearius
Children: Johann Gottfried Olearius
Education: Stiftung Leucorea