Reiner Brockmann

Reiner Broc(k)mann (1609, Schwan-Grändzdorf, Mecklenburg – 1647 Tallinn) was a pastor, ceremonial poet and translator. He is considered to be the first poet who wrote in Estonian. From 1634, he was a professor of Greek at Tallinn Gymnasium (nowadays Gustav Adolf Grammar School). From 1639, he was a pastor in Kadrina. He is probably best known for his translations of hymns into the Estonian language. He also wrote ceremonial poetry in several languages. Most of his work was modeled by his colleague Paul Fleming. He died in 1647 in Tallinn and is buried in St. Olaf's Church.