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How many children did Johann Sebastian Bach have?

20 children

Background

Bach had a total of 20 children in two marriages. With his first wife Maria Barbara he had seven children. With his second wife Anna Magdalena came 13 more. Only ten of the children survived childhood. Four of his sons later became famous composers themselves.

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