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.

His father was Johann Sebastian Bach, and his mother was Anna Magdalena Bach.[3][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 (1,062 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 worked as a composer[6].
  • Johann Christian Bach's professions included pianist[7].
  • Johann Christian Bach worked as a music arranger[8].
  • Johann Christian Bach was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[17].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Bach was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart[18].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Bach was Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Christian Bach is Lucio Sila[20].
  • Johann Christian Bach is recorded as male[21].
  • Johann Christian Bach's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johann Christian Bach's family is recorded as Bach family[23].
  • Johann Christian Bach's genre is opera[24].
  • Johann Christian Bach's genre is symphony[25].
  • Johann Christian Bach's Commons category is recorded as Johann Christian Bach[26].
  • Johann Christian Bach's family name is recorded as Bach[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Group[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1765[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1781[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 07a5e339-7d87-44ce-8475-082f37384e9b[32]

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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[17]. Studied under Johann Sebastian Bach[33], a composer[34], 1685–1750[35], of Saxe-Eisenach[36]; Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach[37], a composer[38], 1714–1788[39], of Germany[40]; and Giovanni Battista Martini[41], a composer[42], 1706–1784[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], and music arranger[8]. Notable students include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart[18], a composer[44], 1756–1791[45], of Archduchy of Austria[46], awarded the Order of the Golden Spur[47], specialised in opera[48] and Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach[19], a composer[49], 1759–1845[50], of Kingdom of Prussia[51].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Johann Christian Bach is Lucio Sila[20].

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 (1,062 views/month, #7,029 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

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[17].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . 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.
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  9. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Q24343229. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  27. [37] . wikidata.org.
  28. [41] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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