COMPOSED ON THIS DATE IN 1818

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franz joseph gruber
The popular Christmas carol was composed by Franz
Xaver  Gruber, an Austrian primary school teacher and
church organist. The lyrics were written by Rev. Joseph
Mohr, pictured below.

rev joseph mohr

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