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Josef Mohr


 

Josef Mohr was the Austrian priest who wrote the words to the Christmas carol, Silent Night. Born in Salzburg in 1792, Josef was a generous man who donated all of his money to charity, and died penniless in Wagrain in 1848.

Related Topics:
Austria - Christmas carol - Silent Night - Salzburg - Wagrain

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See also: Franz Gruber, who composed the melody of Silent Night

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