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Johann Ambrosius Bach

German musician, father to Johann Sebastian Bach (1645-1695)

Johann Ambrosius Bach has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 22, 1645 in Erfurt, Germany.

Born

February 22, 1645

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: February 24, 1695

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Erfurt, Germany
Professions
organist, conductor, composer, court musician, trumpeter, alta cappella, musician
Citizenship
Germany

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 22, 1645 (Integrated Authority File) or February 24, 1645 (Find a Grave).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

February 24, 1645

Precision: day · Rank: normal

More about Johann Ambrosius Bach

Family

Child
Johann Sebastian Bach
Sibling
Johann Christoph Bach II
Spouse
Maria Elisabeth Lämmerhirt
Child
Johann Jacob Bach
Father
Christoph Bach
Child
Johann Christoph Bach III

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Johann Ambrosius Bach born?

Johann Ambrosius Bach was born in Erfurt, Germany.

When did Johann Ambrosius Bach die?

Johann Ambrosius Bach died on February 24, 1695.