Paul Fleming

Paul Fleming (also spelt Flemming; 5 October 1609 – 2 April 1640) was a German physician and poet.

As well as writing notable verse and hymns, he spent several years accompanying the Duke of Holstein's embassies to Russia and Persia. He also lived for a year at Reval on the coast of Estonia, where he wrote many love-songs.

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