Paul Fleming
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Paul Fleming (October 5, 1609-April 2, 1640) was a German poet. He was born Hartenstein, in Vogtland, Saxony, and received first medical training at the University of Leipzig and his medical doctorate at Hamburg.
Fleming was engaged with Adam Olearius in embassies in Russia and Persia. He settled in Hamburg in 1639, but died the following year. As a lyricist he stood in the front rank of German poets.
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