Johann Christian Bach

German composer (1735–1782)
Person human Q106641
Johann Christian Bach
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Johann Christian Bach was born on September 5, 1735, in Leipzig.[1][2][3] He was a composer, pianist, and music arranger.[3] He was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig.[3]

His father was Johann Sebastian Bach, and his mother was Anna Magdalena Bach.[3][1][3] He married Cecília Grassi (1777–present).[3]

He died on January 1, 1782, in London.[1][2][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] He was buried at St Pancras Old Church, Camden.

Johann Christian Bach

Summary

Johann Christian Bach is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1735[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1782[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], and music arranger[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,690 views/month, #7,029 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Johann Christian Bach…
  • Johann Christian Bach passed away in London[4].
  • Johann Christian Bach was born on September 5, 1735[3].
  • Johann Christian Bach was born on September 1735[10].
  • Johann Christian Bach died on January 1, 1782[5].
  • Burial took place at St Pancras Old Church, Camden[11].
  • Johann Christian Bach's father was Johann Sebastian Bach[12].
  • Johann Christian Bach's mother was Anna Magdalena Bach[13].
  • Johann Christian Bach was married to Cecília Grassi[14].
  • Johann Christian Bach held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[15].
  • Johann Christian Bach held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Johann Christian Bach held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Johann Christian Bach held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Johann Christian Bach worked as a composer[6].
  • Johann Christian Bach worked as a pianist[7].
  • Johann Christian Bach's professions included music arranger[8].
  • Johann Christian Bach's education included a stint at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[19].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Bach was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart[20].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Bach was Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Christian Bach is Lucio Sila[22].
  • Johann Christian Bach is recorded as male[23].
  • Johann Christian Bach's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Johann Christian Bach's family is recorded as Bach family[25].
  • Johann Christian Bach's genre is opera[26].
  • Johann Christian Bach's genre is symphony[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Christian Bach's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 5, 1735[3] and September 1735[10]. His father was Johann Sebastian Bach[12]. His mother was Anna Magdalena Bach[13].

Education

Johann Christian Bach was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[19]. Studied under Johann Sebastian Bach[28], a composer[29], 1685–1750[30], of Saxe-Eisenach[31]; Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach[32], a composer[33], 1714–1788[34], of Germany[35]; and Giovanni Battista Martini[36], a composer[37], 1706–1784[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], and music arranger[8]. Notable students include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart[20], a composer[39], 1756–1791[40], of Archduchy of Austria[41], awarded the Order of the Golden Spur[42], specialised in opera[43] and Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach[21], a composer[44], 1759–1845[45], of Kingdom of Prussia[46].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Johann Christian Bach is Lucio Sila[22].

Personal Life

Among Johann Christian Bach's spouses was Cecília Grassi[14].

Death and Burial

Johann Christian Bach died on January 1, 1782[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at St Pancras Old Church, Camden[11].

Why It Matters

Johann Christian Bach ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,690 views/month, #7,029 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Johann Christian Bach born?

Born in Leipzig[2], Johann Christian Bach…

Where did Johann Christian Bach die?

Johann Christian Bach died in London[4].

Who were Johann Christian Bach's parents?

Johann Christian Bach's father was Johann Sebastian Bach[12]. Johann Christian Bach's mother was Anna Magdalena Bach[13].

Who was Johann Christian Bach married to?

Johann Christian Bach's spouses include Cecília Grassi[14].

What did Johann Christian Bach do for work?

Johann Christian Bach worked as composer[6], pianist[7], and music arranger[8].

Where did Johann Christian Bach go to school?

Johann Christian Bach was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[19].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . Q24343229. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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