Michaeliskirche (Ohrdruf)

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The Michaeliskirche or St. Michaelis Kirche (St. Michael's Church) in the Thuringian town of Ohrdruf was the church where Johann Sebastian Bach's eldest brother, Johann Christoph Bach, held the post of organist 1690 - 1721. He took on the care of his younger brothers Johann Jacob and Johann Sebastian after they were orphaned in 1695.

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Michaeliskirche (Ohrdruf)
Michaelisplatz, Ohrdruf

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N 50.8285 °	E 10.7347 °

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Sankt Michaelis (Michaeliskirche)

Michaelisplatz
99885 Ohrdruf
Thuringia, Germany
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