Gottfried August Homilius

Composer

1714 – 1785

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Who was Gottfried August Homilius?

Gottfried August Homilius was a German composer, cantor and organist. He is considered one of the most important church composers of the generation following Bach's, and was the main representative of the empfindsamer style.

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Born
Feb 2, 1714
Rosenthal-Bielatal
Also known as
  • Homilius, Gottfried August
Nationality
  • Germany
Profession
Died
Jun 2, 1785
Dresden

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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