Music · 1735–1782
Johann Christian Bach
Eighteenth-century composer and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach
Did you know?Known as the English Bach, he lived in London for many years and served as the music master to Queen Charlotte.
Johann Christian Bach (5 September 1735 – 1 January 1782) was a German composer of the Classical era and the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach received his early musical training from his father, and later from his half-brother, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach in Berlin.
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- Age at death
- 46
- Years since death
- 244
- Born
- September 5, 1735 · Leipzig, Germany
- Died
- January 1, 1782
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Music
Family
- Father
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Mother
- Anna Magdalena Bach
- Spouse
- Cecília Grassi
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