DACH, SIMON: German religious poet; b. at Memel (72 m. n.e. of Konigsberg) July 29, 1605; d. at Konigsberg Apr. 15, 1659. He studied at Memel, Konigsberg, Wittenberg, and Magdeburg, attaining proficiency in the use of the classic languages, the cultivation of which in poetic form constituted his most grateful occupation through life. Returning to Konigsberg, he matriculated at the university, where he devoted himself to theology and philosophy, and in 1633 was attached to the Cathedral school, of which he became associate rector in 1636. In 1639 he became professor of poetry in the university.
Dach was the most gifted member of a group of
Prussian theologians, scientists, and poets
commonly known as the Konigsberg School, and
comprising, among others, Robert Robertin, Michael
and Andreas Adersbach, Christof Caldenbach,