Joseph Mohr

For the German hymnodist, see Joseph Hermann Mohr.

The Reverend
Joseph Mohr
Born11 December 1792
Salzburg, Archduchy of Austria, Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation
Died4 December 1848 (aged 55)
Wagrain, Empire of Austria, German Confederation
OccupationsPriest, hymn writer
Theological work
Tradition or movementCatholic Church

Josephus Franciscus Mohr, sometimes spelled Josef (11 December 1792 – 4 December 1848), was an Austrian Catholic priest and writer who wrote the words to the Christmas carol "Silent Night."

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