About Johann Bernhard Bach the younger
Lived 1700 – 1743 (aged 42). Johann Bernhard Bach the younger was a German organist, composer, musician and film score composer.
Johann Bernhard Bach (the younger; to distinguish him from an older family member with the same name) (24 November 1700 – 12 June 1743) was a nephew of Johann Sebastian Bach. He was a German composer and organist.
Johann Bernhard was born in and he died in Ohrdruf. In 1721 he followed his father, Johann Christoph Bach, in the post of organist at St. Michael in Ohrdruf.
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Who was Johann Bernhard Bach the younger?
German composer and organist; nephew of Johann Sebastian Bach
When was Johann Bernhard Bach the younger born?
Johann Bernhard Bach the younger was born on 24 November 1700 in Ohrdruf.
When did Johann Bernhard Bach the younger die?
Johann Bernhard Bach the younger died on 12 June 1743 in Ohrdruf.
What was Johann Bernhard Bach the younger's occupation?
Johann Bernhard Bach the younger was an organist, composer, musician and film score composer.
What nationality was Johann Bernhard Bach the younger?
Johann Bernhard Bach the younger was German.
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