Michael Ranft
Michael Ranft ( or Ranfft; also Rauff ) , in Latin Michael Ranfftius ( born in Güldengossa December 9 , 1700 , died in Löbichau April 18 1774 ) was a Lutheran pastor , writer and historian who is known for his writings on vampires in Germany . 
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