Paul Einhorn
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Paul Einhorn (German: Paulum Einhorn) - famous Latvian historian and Lutheran priest. Born in Iecava, Latvia, the exact birth date is not known. Died in 1655 in Jelgava.
He was a priest since 1621 and the superintendent of Kurzeme since 1636. He is described as an ardent lutheran, why he spent much effort fighting against superstition, but he had also received a good classical education which is also seen in his works. Ironically enough, his works has gained its importance because of the description of Latvian pre-Christian believings, what he tried to exterminate.
He has published number of books:
- 1627 - "Wiederlegunge der Abgötterey..."
- 1636 - "Reformatio gentis Letticae..."
But he is mostly known because of his historical book about Latvia published in 1649 - "Historia Lettica" (das ist Beschreibung der Lettischen Nation in welcher von der Letten als alten Einwohner und Besitzer des Lieflandes, Curlandes und Semgallen Namen, Uhrsprung oder Ankunfft ihrem Gottes-Dienst, ihrer Republica oder Regimente so sie in der Heydenschafft gehabt, auch ihren Sitten, Geberden, Gewonheiten, Natur und Eigenschaften etc. gruendlich und uembstaendig Meldung geschickt. Der Teutschen Nation und allen der Historischen Warheit Liebhabern zu einem noethigen Unterricht zusammen getragen und in den Druck verfertiget durch Paulum Einhorn, Fuerstlichen Curlaendischen Superintendenten P.M. Dorpt in Liefland Gedruckt durch Johann Vogeln, der Koenigl. Acad. Buchdruker, im Jahr 1649).
