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Jacobus Gallus

Slovenian Renaissance composer (1550–1591)

Jacobus Gallus has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists July 3, 1550 in Ribnica, Slovenia.

Born

July 3, 1550

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: July 18, 1591

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Ribnica, Slovenia, Municipality of Ribnica
Professions
singer, composer
Citizenship
Holy Roman Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: July 3, 1550 (REGO) or July 13, 1550 (No external source identified) or July 31, 1550 (geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

July 13, 1550

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

    No external source identified

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    All birth date sources

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Jacobus Gallus born?

    Jacobus Gallus was born in Ribnica, Slovenia; Municipality of Ribnica.

    When did Jacobus Gallus die?

    Jacobus Gallus died on July 18, 1591.