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Johann Sebastian Bach
German composer (1685–1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 31, 1685 in Eisenach, Germany and died on July 28, 1750, aged 65.
Born
March 31, 1685
Johann Sebastian Bach died aged 65.
Died: July 28, 1750
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Eisenach, Germany
- Professions
- conductor, choir director, school teacher, virtuoso, composer, harpsichordist, violinist, musicologist, music educator, organist, concertmaster
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach, Holy Roman Empire
More about Johann Sebastian Bach
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
Family
- Sibling
- Johann Jacob Bach
- Sibling
- Johann Christoph Bach III
- Child
- Gottfried Heinrich Bach
- Child
- Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
- Child
- Johann Christian Bach
- Father
- Johann Ambrosius Bach
- Spouse
- Maria Barbara Bach
- Mother
- Maria Elisabeth Lämmerhirt
- Spouse
- Anna Magdalena Bach
- Child
- Johann Gottfried Bernhard Bach
- Child
- Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
- Child
- Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach
Official links & social profiles
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Questions people ask
How old was Johann Sebastian Bach when they died?
Johann Sebastian Bach died aged 65.
When is Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday?
Johann Sebastian Bach’s recorded birthday is March 31.
Where was Johann Sebastian Bach born?
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany.
When did Johann Sebastian Bach die?
Johann Sebastian Bach died on July 28, 1750.