Joseph Mohr

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Joseph Mohr
Born	11 December 1792 Salzburg, Austria
Died	4 December 1848 (aged 55) Wagrain
Nationality	Austrian
Occupation(s)	Priest, hymn writer
Theological work
Tradition or movement	Roman Catholic

Josephus Franciscus Mohr, sometimes spelled Josef (11 December 1792 – 4 December 1848) was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest and writer, who wrote the words to the Christmas carol "Silent Night."