About Joseph Benda
Lived 1724 – 1804 (aged 79). Joseph Benda was a composer, violinist and concertmaster.
Joseph Benda (; – 22 February 1804) was a Czech violinist and composer active in the Kingdom of Prussia.
Life
Joseph Benda was baptised on 7 May 1724. He was born in Benátky nad Jizerou, the son of a weaver Jan Jiří Benda and his wife Dorota Brixi, daughter of the village cantor from Skalsko and member of the large Czech musical family. Five of Joseph's siblings achieved success as musicians; older brothers František, Jan Jiří and Jiří Antonín as violinist composers, and younger sister Anna Franziska as an operatic soprano.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Benda?
Czech violinist and composer (1724-1804)
When was Joseph Benda born?
Joseph Benda was born on 7 May 1724 in Benátky nad Jizerou, Benátky nad Jizerou II.
When did Joseph Benda die?
Joseph Benda died on 22 February 1804 in Berlin.
What was Joseph Benda's occupation?
Joseph Benda was a composer, violinist and concertmaster.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Benda. https://biography.guide/joseph-benda/
MLA: "Joseph Benda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-benda/.
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