Hans Erasmus Aßmann, German poet (born 1646)

Name: Hans Erasmus Aßmann, German poet (born 1646)
Start: 1699

On April 22, in the year 1699, Hans Erasmus Aßmann, German poet (born 1646). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 22, one of 297 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Hans Erasmus Aßmann. Learn more below.

Hans Erasmus Aßmann, Freiherr von Abschatz was a statesman and poet from the second Silesian school. He lived in Bohemia.

Key Facts

This event took place on April 22, 1699 (AD era).
It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
Wikipedia source last updated on 25 January 2026.

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