Johann Staden

Johann Staden
Staden's only known likeness, a 1640 engraving by Johann Pfann
Born2 July 1581 (baptised)
Died15 November 1634(1634-11-15) (aged 53) (buried)

Johann Staden (baptized 2 July 1581 – 15 November 1634) was a German composer and organist of the early Baroque period. He is best known for establishing the so-called Nuremberg School. He was father to the composer Sigmund Theophil Staden.