About Jan Francisci
Lived 1691 – 1758 (aged 66). Jan Francisci was a Hungarian composer, organist and cantor.
Jan Francisci (14 June 169127 April 1758) was an organist and composer born in Neusohl, Kingdom of Hungary (now Banská Bystrica, Slovakia). In 1709, he succeeded his father as cantor there before going to Vienna in 1722. He visited J.S. Bach in Leipzig in 1725. He worked as a church musician in (Pressburg) (now Bratislava) until 1735, when he returned to Neusohl. He remained there until his death, except for the years 1743–1748.
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Who was Jan Francisci?
Slovak organist and composer
When was Jan Francisci born?
Jan Francisci was born on 14 June 1691 in Banská Bystrica.
When did Jan Francisci die?
Jan Francisci died on 27 April 1758 in Banská Bystrica.
What was Jan Francisci's occupation?
Jan Francisci was a composer, organist and cantor.
What nationality was Jan Francisci?
Jan Francisci was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Francisci. https://biography.guide/jan-francisci/
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