Life of Johann Sebastian Bach

By laurancampbell

  • Birth

    Johann Sebastian Bach was born

  • Mother's Death

    Bach's mother died in 1694

  • Father's Death

    Bach's father died and left him orphaned

  • Attended St. Michael's School

    Bach began attending St. Michael's School in Lüneberg, giving him new experience and inspiration

  • Dismissed as Court Musician in Weimar

    Bach was officially dismissed as court musician of the Duke of Weimar

  • Death

    Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750, which is commonly regarded as the end of the Baroque Period of music.