Johann Ambrosius Bach facts for kids
Johann Ambrosius Bach (born February 22, 1645 – died March 2, 1695) was a German musician. He is most famous for being the father of the very well-known composer, Johann Sebastian Bach.
Ambrosius was born in a city called Erfurt in Germany. His father, Christoph Bach, was also a musician. Ambrosius also had a twin brother, Johann Christoph Bach, who was also a musician. Ambrosius worked as a violinist in Erfurt.
Life and Family
In 1671, Ambrosius and his family moved to Eisenach. There, he got a job as a trumpeter for the court and also directed the town's musicians.
He married his first wife, Maria Elisabeth Lämmerhirt, on April 1, 1668. They had eight children together. Four of their children grew up to become musicians, including his famous son, Johann Sebastian.
Sadly, Maria died and was buried on May 3, 1694. Ambrosius then married Barbara Margaretha on November 27, 1694. This was Barbara's third marriage, as her previous two husbands had passed away. She had two young daughters from her earlier marriages.
Ambrosius became very sick and passed away in Eisenach less than three months later. Because Barbara could not take care of all the children by herself, two of Ambrosius's sons, Johann Jacob Bach and Johann Sebastian Bach, went to live with their oldest brother, Johann Christoph Bach.
