Johann Ambrosius Bach

Johann Ambrosius Bach

Johann Ambrosius Bach (February 24, 1645 – February 24, 1695) was a German musician.

The son of Christoph Bach (1613–1661), Ambrosius was born in Erfurt, Germany as the twin brother of Johann Christoph Bach (1645-1693). Ambrosius was employed as a violinist in Erfurt, then from 1671 he was employed as town musician in Eisenach, Thuringia, later becoming town piper. He married his first wife Maria Elisabetha LÃ¤mmerhirt on April 1 1668, and had eight children by her, four of whom became musicians. By far his most famous child was Johann Sebastian Bach.

He died in Eisenach in 1695, on his 50th birthday.

See also

Bach Family

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Maria Elisabetha LÃ¤mmerhirt (February 24, 1644 – May 1, 1694) was the mother of eight children, and the wife of Johann Ambrosius Bach. Her most famous son was Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Johann Sebastian Bach (pronounced [ˈjoːhan zəˈbastjan bax]) (21 March 1685 O.S. – 28 July 1750 N.S.
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The Bach family was of importance in the history of music for nearly two hundred years, with over 50 known musicians and several notable composers, the best-known of whom was Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).
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