Johann Pachelbel
German composer
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About Johann Pachelbel
Johann Pachelbel is credited for helping the south German organ schools rise to their peak. The German composer, organist and teacher composed both secular and sacred music. He is also considered to be one of the middle Baroque era’s most important composers as a result of his contributions to the fugue and chorale prelude’s development. His most popular works include “Chaconne in F minor”, “Canon in D”, “Hexachordum Apollinis”.
Family Life
His father, Johann Pachelbel was a wine dealer. His mother’s name was Anna Maria Mair. He was married twice: his first wife, Barbara Gabler died in 1683. His second wife’s name was Judith Drommer. He was a father to 2 daughters and 6 sons including painter Amalia and composers Charles Theodore and Wilhelm Hieronymus.
Death
He died in March 1706 at 52 years old.
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F.A.Q. about Johann Pachelbel
When is his birthday?
Johann Pachelbel's birthday is on September 1, 1653.
In how many days is his birthday?
Johann's birthday is in 205 days
How old was Johann when he died?
He was 52 years old.
When did he die?
He died in March 3, 1706.
How old would he be today?
Johann Pachelbel would be 371 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Johann from?
He was born in Free Imperial City of Nuremberg.