German Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a well-known German preacher and theologian, the brother of Johann Gottlieb Heineccius. He was b

Was a well-known German preacher and theologian, the brother of Johann Gottlieb Heineccius. He was born in Eisenberg, Thuringia. He was made pastor at the Liebfrauenkirche (now known as the Marktkirche), Halle, where his role was to supervise the music at the local church and write cantata texts.

Was a German psychiatrist born in Wießenstadt, Bavaria. In 1818 he obtained his medical doctorate a

Was a German psychiatrist born in Wießenstadt, Bavaria. In 1818 he obtained his medical doctorate at the University of Erlangen, and following graduation taught classes in anatomy, physiology and on mental illness at Erlangen. In 1820 he received a grant from the Bavarian government to continued his education in psychiatry in Berlin. While working in the mental ward at the Charité, he made the acquaintanceship of Anton Ludwig Ernst Horn (1774-1848) and Johann Gottfried Langermann (1768-1832). In 1821 he became an associate professor at Erlangen, followed by a full professorship in 1826. He was a primary force in creation of the first mental hospital in Bavaria (at Erlangen in 1845), and for 17 years was chairman of the Erlanger Societas physica-medica.

Is a German singer-songwriter. Throughout German-speaking countries, especially in Germany and Austr

Is a German singer-songwriter. Throughout German-speaking countries, especially in Germany and Austria, he is famous for publicly criticizing the German government and political systems in general to a vast extent. While Söllner sings in Bavarian dialect

Was an Austrian baritone singer and composer. Though famous in his day, he is remembered mainly for

Was an Austrian baritone singer and composer. Though famous in his day, he is remembered mainly for his close professional relationship and friendship with composer Franz Schubert.As a young man Vogl enrolled at the Gymnasium at Kremsmünster, where he studied languages, philosophy, and sang in several musical productions by his friend Franz Süssmayr (the same man who completed Mozart's Requiem). In 1786 Vogl went to Vienna to study, and later to practice law. In 1795 he debuted at the Vienna Hofoper, and quickly attracted a following for both his acting capability and the beauty of his voice.

Was a German composer and organist. He worked for the Elector of Saxony, and was a pupil of Marco Gi

Was a German composer and organist. He worked for the Elector of Saxony, and was a pupil of Marco Giuseppe Peranda.[1]

Was an Austrian naturalist and explorer.Johann Natterer's father was animal-zoologist Joseph Nattere

Was an Austrian naturalist and explorer.Johann Natterer's father was animal-zoologist Joseph Natterer Sr., and his mother was Maria Anna Theresia Schober. He had a brother, Joseph Natterer, Jr. (1776-1852).

Was an Austrian chess master, theorist, endgame study composer, author and editor.In September 1870,

Was an Austrian chess master, theorist, endgame study composer, author and editor.In September 1870, he won the first tournament in the Austro-Hungarian Empire at Graz.[1] In 1875, he won a match against Alexander Wittek (14 : 4) in Graz, and drew a match with Paul Lipke (3.5 : 3.5) at Eisenach 1896

Was an Austrian composer.He began his musical career in the monastery of Sankt Florian, and was a co

Was an Austrian composer.He began his musical career in the monastery of Sankt Florian, and was a composition student of Joseph Marx.[1]David wrote a number of orchestral works including eight symphonies (of which the fifth has been recorded, as have some other works including a disc of organ music,) several concertos including an organ concerto and three violin concertos, instrumental works including many for or with organ, and many choral works. His general style changed from the modal tendencies seen in his first two symphonies to the more acerbic though still tonal sound of the later ones.

Was a composer and virtuoso pianist of Austrian origin who was born in Pressburg (present-day Bratis

Was a composer and virtuoso pianist of Austrian origin who was born in Pressburg (present-day Bratislava, Slovakia). His music reflects the transition from the Classical to the Romantic musical era.

Was a German musician and composer. Schelble was born in Hüfingen in the Black Forest. At the age o

Was a German musician and composer. Schelble was born in Hüfingen in the Black Forest. At the age of 18 he obtained a position as court and opera singer in Stuttgart, and having there begun the study of composition, he wrote an opera (Graf Adalbert) and other smaller pieces for voices or instruments; there too he was appointed teacher at the musical school of the city. Seven years later (1814), in order to perfect himself in his art, he went to Vienna, where he made the acquaintance of Beethoven. Among other of his compositions during his stay is a Missa Solemnis for four voices and orchestra. Upon his arrival in Berlin in 1818, Clemens Brentano, with whom he had formed a friendship, procured him a place as first tenor in Frankfurt.

Was an Austrian entomologist.He was Professor of Natural Science (Naturgeschichte) in Innsbruck.

Was an Austrian entomologist.He was Professor of Natural Science (Naturgeschichte) in Innsbruck.

Was a German composer of the Baroque period. Johann Nicolaus was the eldest son of Johann Christoph

Was a German composer of the Baroque period. Johann Nicolaus was the eldest son of Johann Christoph Bach and the second cousin of Johann Sebastian Bach. He was educated at the University of Jena, where he would later become organist. He attended the Eisenach Latin school until 1689, and was a student of the Jena city organist J.M. Knüpfer, a son of Sebastian Knüpfer; after an Italian sojourn in 1696, he became organist at the Stadtkirche and the Kollegiatkirche in Jena. He was influenced by Antonio Lotti. He later joined the Danish army. He then returned to Jena where he lived for the rest of his life. Few of his compositions survive. He was also a maker of harpsichords and organs.

Was a German musician. He was born in Heyda (now part of Ilmenau, Thuringia). From 1740 to his death

Was a German musician. He was born in Heyda (now part of Ilmenau, Thuringia). From 1740 to his death, he was cantor in Apolda. Along with Johann Gottlieb Preller, he copied one of the most important manuscript collections of the organ and keyboard music of Johann Sebastian Bach, known as the Mempell-Preller-Handschrift. He may have come into contact with Bach's music as a pupil of Johann Peter Kellner or through Johann Gottfried Walther, though it is not known for certain.

Was a German musician, musicologist and music theorist. He was an enthusiastic admirer of Johann Seb

Was a German musician, musicologist and music theorist. He was an enthusiastic admirer of Johann Sebastian Bach, whose music he did much to popularize. He also wrote the first biography of Bach (in 1802), one which is of particular value today, as he was still able to correspond directly with Bach's sons Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, and thereby obtained much valuable information that would otherwise have been lost.

Was a North German organist and composer . Hanff was born in Wechmar in Thuringia and worked in Euti

Was a North German organist and composer . Hanff was born in Wechmar in Thuringia and worked in Eutin, Hamburg and Schleswig. While in Hamburg, Hanff taught harpsichord and composition to the young Johann Mattheson for four years. Mattheson was to become a composer, music theorist and close friend of George Frideric Handel (who almost killed Handel in a duel).

German Baroque composer, organist and teacher who brought the south German organ tradition to its pe

German Baroque composer, organist and teacher who brought the south German organ tradition to its peak.

Was a German Baroque composer and an important composer for the variety of baroque lute called a man

Was a German Baroque composer and an important composer for the variety of baroque lute called a mandora (or gallichon), as well as writing the usual trio sonatas, etc., for the violin family instruments. He was born in Heideck.

Was a German physician and pathologist who was born in Nossen, Saxony. He died of tuberculosis in Je

Was a German physician and pathologist who was born in Nossen, Saxony. He died of tuberculosis in Jena at the age of 34. In 1852 he received his medical doctorate at the University of Leipzig. He was an assistant at St. George's Hospital at Leipzig, and in 1859 became a professor at Dorpat. In 1860 he relocated to Jena as a professor of special pathology and director of the medical clinic.

Was a member of the Reichstag for the NSDAP (Nazi Party).[1]

Was a member of the Reichstag for the NSDAP (Nazi Party).[1]

Was a Prussian historian and statesman.In 1817 Ancillon became a councillor of state, and in 1818 di

Was a Prussian historian and statesman.In 1817 Ancillon became a councillor of state, and in 1818 director of the political section of the ministry for foreign affairs under Count Bernstorff. In his chief's most important work, the establishment of the Pr

Industrial chemist [1] and an early pioneer of organic chemistry. After he finished at an agricultur

Industrial chemist [1] and an early pioneer of organic chemistry. After he finished at an agricultural private school, he joined the Hessian cavalry, but left the military shortly after. He started his studies at the University of Jena in 1850, but changed to the University of Marburg in 1851. During his student life he was several times sentenced for Karzer and was also banned from the city for one year, in which he listened to lectures of Justus Liebig at the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich.

Was a German oboist, organist, music teacher and composer. From 1792 Heuschkel was oboist and later

Was a German oboist, organist, music teacher and composer. From 1792 Heuschkel was oboist and later also organist in Hildburghausen. He is best remembered for being the teacher of Carl Maria von Weber (1796). In 1818 he became court music teacher at Biebrich. As a composer, Heuschkel wrote mostly wind music, oboe concertos, piano sonatas, and songs.

Was a German organist and composer. He was the father of Johann Christoph Kellner. He has played an

Was a German organist and composer. He was the father of Johann Christoph Kellner. He has played an important role in the dissemination of music by Johann Sebastian Bach, through the many manuscript copies made by him and his circle, particularly of keyboard and organ works. These are the earliest or only source of many works, and provide information on their chronology, compositional history, and authenticity. There is evidence that he transcribed Bach's trio sonata BWV 1027/BWV 1039 for organ (it was originally for viola da gamba and harpsichord or two flutes and continuo), though only the first movement survives in his hand; movement four (BWV 1027a) survives in a copy made by his student Johann Nicolaus Mempel and movement two in another hand.

Was a German porcelain modeller.Melchior was interested in art from an early age and was apprenticed

Was a German porcelain modeller.Melchior was interested in art from an early age and was apprenticed to a sculptor in Düsseldorf. He made a name for him self in the porcelain trade and was named Modellmeister at the acclaimed Höchst porcelain factory in 1767, a post he held until 1779. He later worked at the factories at Frankenthal (1779-93) and Nymphenburg (1797-1822).Melchior was a transitional figure between Rococo and Neoclassicism. His early work was graceful and often sentimental, and his favorite subjects included religious groups, pastoral scenes, characters from mythology, and children. As his career progressed, his works became less sentimental and more neoclassical.

Was a German pianist and composer born in Mannheim, Germany.He lived in Paris between 1825 and 1845,

Was a German pianist and composer born in Mannheim, Germany.He lived in Paris between 1825 and 1845, where he worked as a concert pianist. In 1845 he moved to Baden-Baden where he taught piano until his death.Among his many musical works, he was involved with the composition in 1837 of Hexaméron (six composers contributed, and the third variation on Bellini's theme is by Pixis). An earlier collaborative work, from 1819-1823 (this time involving 51 composers) was Vaterländischer Künstlerverein, an anthology of variations on a waltz by Anton Diabelli, which also included Ludwig van Beethoven's Diabelli Variations.