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Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht

1722 – 1794

German composer

Composer ChapelmasterFlautist

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Lived 1722 – 1794 (aged 72). Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht was a German composer, chapelmaster, flautist, violinist and music director.

Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht (8 April 1722 in Ulm - 11 August 1794 in Ansbach) was a German composer, flutist, and Kapellmeister. Born to a musical family, he composed many works of chamber music and symphonies. From 1743 to 1769, he served at the court of Bayreuth. His son, Christian Ludwig Kleinknecht (1765-1794), was also a musician and a composer.

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Important facts

Born

8 April 1722, Ulm

Birth century

18th century

Died

11 August 1794, Ansbach

Occupation

Composer, chapelmaster, flautist, violinist, music director

Nationality

Germany

Positions held

Court chapel master

Also known as

Jacob Friedrich Kleinknecht

People in Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Christian Ludwig

1749 – 1784

Physician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht's

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht?

German composer (1722-1794)

When was Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht born?

Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht was born on 8 April 1722 in Ulm.

When did Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht die?

Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht died on 11 August 1794 in Ansbach.

What was Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht's occupation?

Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht was a composer, chapelmaster, flautist, violinist and music director.

What nationality was Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht?

Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht

· Wikidata: Q324481

· DBpedia: Jakob Friedrich Kleinknecht

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