Johann Gottfried Bernhard Bach [SEP] father
Johann Gottfried Bernhard Bach
Johann Gottfried Bernhard Bach (May 11, 1715 – May 27, 1739) was a German musician. His career is not in itself notable, but his life throws light on his famous father, the composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
Johann Gottfried was the fourth child of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bach to reach adulthood.
Early life.
He was born in Weimar, where his father was employed before moving to Kothen. His mother died in Kothen in 1720.
Education.
Ambrosius Bach (1645–1695), violinist and trumpeter, father of JSB
- Johann Bernhard Bach (1676–1749) composer, harpsichordist and organist, cousin of JSB
- Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (1732–1795), composer, son of JSB
- Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782), composer, son of JSB
- Johann Christoph Bach (1642–1703), composer and organist, great-uncle of JSB
- Johann Gottfried Bernhard Bach (1715–1739), organist, son of JSB
- Johann Ludwig Bach (1677–1731)