About Johannes Becker
Lived 1726 – 1803 (aged 76–77). Johannes Becker was a German organist, composer, music director, church musician and teacher.
Johann Becker (1 September 1726 – 1803) was a German organist, teacher, and composer, born in Helsa- near Kassel. He studied with Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig from about 1745 to 1748. He taught in Hartmuthsachsen, , and Kassel, where in 1761 he was appointed municipal organist. In 1770 he was appointed court organist. He wrote mainly church music.
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Who was Johannes Becker?
German musician (1726-1804)
When was Johannes Becker born?
Johannes Becker was born on 1 September 1726 in Epterode, Helsa.
When did Johannes Becker die?
Johannes Becker died in 1803 in Kassel.
What was Johannes Becker's occupation?
Johannes Becker was an organist, composer, music director, church musician and teacher.
What nationality was Johannes Becker?
Johannes Becker was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johann Becker (organist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johannes Becker. https://biography.guide/johannes-becker/
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