Johannes Bach

German alta capella musician
Person human Q1388181
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Johannes Bach

Summary

Johannes Bach is a human[1]. Born in Günthersleben-Wechmar[2], he… he was born on +1580-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Günthersleben-Wechmar[4]. He died on +1626-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a baker[6], musician[7], and alta cappella[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Bach's place of birth was Günthersleben-Wechmar[2].
  • Johannes Bach's place of birth was Wechmar[10].
  • Johannes Bach passed away in Günthersleben-Wechmar[4].
  • Johannes Bach died in Wechmar[11].
  • Johannes Bach was born on +1580-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Johannes Bach died on +1626-12-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Johannes Bach's father was Veit Bach[12].
  • Johannes Bach was married to Anna Schmied[13].
  • A child of Johannes Bach was Christoph Bach[14].
  • A child of Johannes Bach was Johannes Bach[15].
  • A child of Johannes Bach was Heinrich Bach[16].
  • Johannes Bach held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Johannes Bach's professions included baker[6].
  • Johannes Bach's professions included musician[7].
  • Johannes Bach worked as an alta cappella[8].
  • Johannes Bach is recorded as male[18].
  • Johannes Bach's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Johannes Bach's family is recorded as Bach family[20].
  • Johannes Bach's family name is recorded as Bach[21].
  • Johannes Bach's given name is recorded as Johannes[22].
  • Johannes Bach's work location is recorded as Gotha[23].
  • Johannes Bach's work location is recorded as Wechmar[24].
  • Johannes Bach studied under Caspar Bach[25].
  • Johannes Bach's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Johannes Bach's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Günthersleben-Wechmar[2], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1997[30] and Wechmar[10], an Ortsteil[31], in Germany[32]. Johannes Bach was born on +1580-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Veit Bach[12].

Education

Johannes Bach studied under Caspar Bach[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include baker[6], musician[7], and alta cappella[8].

Personal Life

Johannes Bach was married to Anna Schmied[13]. Children include Christoph Bach[14], a musician[33], 1613–1661[34], of Germany[35]; he[15], a composer[36], 1604–1673[37], of Germany[38]; and Heinrich Bach[16], a composer[39], 1615–1692[40].

Death and Burial

Johannes Bach died on +1626-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Günthersleben-Wechmar[4], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1997[43] and Wechmar[11], an Ortsteil[44], in Germany[45].

Why It Matters

Johannes Bach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Bach born?

Born in Günthersleben-Wechmar[2], Johannes Bach…

Where did Johannes Bach die?

Johannes Bach passed away in Günthersleben-Wechmar[4].

Who were Johannes Bach's parents?

Johannes Bach's father was Veit Bach[12].

Who was Johannes Bach married to?

Johannes Bach's spouses include Anna Schmied[13].

What did Johannes Bach do for work?

Johannes Bach worked as baker[6], musician[7], and alta cappella[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Date of birth +1580-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
    Father Veit Bach
    Spouse Anna Schmied
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