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- Johannes Andreas Quenstedt, German Lutheran theologian, born in Quedlinburg, Germany (d. 1688)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Jakob Grynaeus, Swiss Protestant clergyman, dies at 76
Died in 1617 1617 Highlights
About August 13, 1617
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 406 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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