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- Pierre Prowo, German composer, born in Altona, Duchy of Holstein, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1757)
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Died in 1697 1697 Highlights
About April 8, 1697
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 327 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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