Johann Bernhard Bach the Younger

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 Bach
Birth nameJohann Bernhard Bach
Born24 November 1700
Ohrdruf, Germany
Died12 June 1743 (aged 42)
Ohrdruf, Germany
Occupation(s)Composer, Organist
InstrumentOrgan

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.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Johann Bernhard Bach the younger (1700– 1743)". carus-verlag.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2014.

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  • This article was translated from the German Wikipedia.