Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann b. November 22, 1710 d. July 1, 1784 Composer. The oldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, he was born in Weimar, Germany. He received an excellent musical education from his father, who wrote Book I of the "Well-Tempered Clavier" (1723) primarily for his use. Bach became organist at the Dresden Sophienkirche in 1733 and at the Halle Liebfrauenkirche in 1746. His compositions include seven concertos, over 40 keyboard works, 33 sacred cantatas, chamber music, and 10 symphonies. Of these, the Concerto for Two Harpsichords (c...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Luisenstadtischer Friedhof I, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Stresemann, Gustav b. May 10, 1878 d. October 3, 1929 Political Figure. Chancellor and Foreign Secretary of Germany during the the Weimer Republic, and Co-Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. The leader of the National Liberal Party from 1907 to 1912, he supported democracy during the Weimer Repbulic (1919 to 1933). He was Chancellor and Foreign Secretary from August to October 1923. In 1926 Stresemann was the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in settling the differnces between France and Germany. Some of his accomplishments...[Read More] (Bio by: Mr. Denardo) Luisenstadtischer Friedhof I, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
b. November 22, 1710 d. July 1, 1784
