Johann Sebastian Bach Rank
About Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was an iconic German classical composer who was known for his highly technical and complex compositions. He had over 1000 known musical compositions at the time of his death at the age of 65. Bach is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.
Personal Life
He married his cousin Maria Barbara Bach in 1706. Bach and Maria had seven children. In 1720, Maria died. A year after Maria’s death, Bach got married for the second time to a singer named Anna Magdalena Wülcken. Bach and Anna had thirteen children together.
Trivia
During his lifetime, Bach wasn't considered a great composer; he was known more for being an organist he was known for being a composer. It was until after his death that interest in his musical composition soared.
In his final years, Bach struggled with eye problems and eventually got blind after he underwent an eye surgery meant to fix his failing sight.
Johann Sebastian Bach Rank
Johann Sebastian Bach's Popularity
Johann Sebastian Bach was a famous German composer, who was born on March 21, 1685. As a person born on this date, Johann Sebastian Bach is listed in our database as the 5th most popular celebrity for the day (March 21).
People born on March 21 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aries, the Ram. Johann Sebastian Bach is the 173rd most popular Aries.
Aside from information specific to Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday, Johann Sebastian Bach is the 9th most famous German.
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