About Andreas Düben
Lived 1597 – 1662 (aged 64–65). Andreas Düben was a German and Swedish organist, composer and conductor.
Andreas Düben ( – 7 July 1662) was a Swedish Baroque composer and organist, and father of Gustaf Düben.
Early life Born in Leipzig, Saxony, into the Düben family, which would later be renowned for its contributions to classical music. He was the son of Andreas Düben, who was the organist at the St. Thomas Church, and Elisabeth Bessler, or Bletzchen, who was born in Wurzen. He was appointed conductor of that same group in 1640. He composed a cantata, Pugna triumphalis, on the occasion of the death of Gustavus Adolphus.
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Who was Andreas Düben?
Swedish composer
When was Andreas Düben born?
Andreas Düben was born in 1597 in Leipzig.
When did Andreas Düben die?
Andreas Düben died on 7 July 1662 in Stockholm.
What was Andreas Düben's occupation?
Andreas Düben was an organist, composer and conductor.
What nationality was Andreas Düben?
Andreas Düben was German and Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Andreas Düben. https://biography.guide/andreas-duben/
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