Johann Christoph Bach

Johann Christoph Bach (December 6, 1642 - March 31, 1703), was a German composer of the Baroque period. He was born at Arnstadt, the son of Heinrich Bach (brother of Christoph, the grandfather of Johann Sebastian Bach), hence he was Johann Sebastian's first cousin once removed. He was also the grandfather of Maria Barbara Bach, J. S. Bach's first wife.

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December 6 - 1642 - March 31 - 1703 - German - Baroque - Arnstadt - Johann Sebastian Bach - First cousin once removed - Maria Barbara Bach

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Johann Christoph had a reputation as a composer that was only equalled by that of Johann Sebastian within the Bach family during his lifetime. He was organist at Eisenach and later a member of the court chamber orchestra there. His brother, Johann Michael Bach, was also a composer. Some of the works later attributed to Johann Sebastian were probably written by Johann Christoph. He composed largely for the organ and choir. His eldest son, Johann Nicolaus Bach, was also a composer.

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Eisenach - Johann Michael Bach - Johann Nicolaus Bach

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Despite his success as a musician, Johann Christoph experienced financial difficulties, which may have resulted in his not having been selected as the guardian of Johann Sebastian when the latter's parents died. Johann Christoph was heavily in debt when he died at Eisenach.

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