born to johann liscovius, or lischkow, pastor at niemitzsch, near guben in lower lusatia, oct. 25, 1640. he entered the university of leipzig in 1660, and then to wittenberg. he was appointed pastor at otterwisch, near lausigk, and ordained to this post in april 21, 1664. on march 29, 1685, he was appointed second pastor of st. wenceslaus's church, at wurzen. he died at wurzen, dec. 5, 1689.