Ignaz Franz

Born: October 12, 1719, Protzau, Schlesien (Silesia).

Died:  August 19, 1790, Breslau.

    A Roman Catholic priest, Franz is remembered as a hymnologist and compiler. He studied in Glaz and Breslau, and served as chaplain at Gross-Glogau (1753), archpriest at Schlawa, and assessor to the apostolic vicar’s office in Breslau (1766). His works include:

• Katholisches Gesangbuch, circa 1744

Hymns

1. Grosser Gott, wir loben dich
   • Holy God, We Praise Thy Name