Hans Sachs Biography
November 5, 1494 – January 19, 1576
A shoemaker, poet, and master of Meistergesang, the German art of singing original poems to original tunes. Sachs's craft lay in his ability to weave together verse and melody, creating a unique artistic expression. His significant body of work was later revived and popularized by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, ensuring his enduring legacy.
