Nicolaus Zangius (also Zange;[1] 1570–1619) was a German composer.

Zangius was born in Woltersdorf, and became kapellmeister for Philipp Sigismund, Prince Bishop of Osnabrück and later John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg.[2] He died in Berlin.

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  1. ^ Blankenburg, Walter & Schröder, Dorothea (2001). "Zangius, Nikolaus". In Sadie, Stanley & Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan Publishers. ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.‎
  2. ^ Music through sources and documents Ruth Halle Rowen - 1979 "Nikolaus Zangius (c. 1570-1618) was Capellmeister for John Sigismund, elector of Brandenburg."


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