Johann Sebastian Bach (mar 31, 1685 – jul 28, 1750)
Description:
One of three great composers, came up with idea of counterpoint - two melodies going at once, orphaned at 10, married cousin and had 3 kids, second wife had 13 kidsNot famous until way after he died
Wrote over 800 pieces
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Date:
mar 31, 1685
jul 28, 1750
~ 65 years