Johann Mattheson
- Born September 28, 1681Hamburg Germany, composer
- Died April 17, 1764German composer/musicologist
- Died July 17, 1764German composer
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Johann Mattheson was a German composer and musicologist born on September 28, 1681, in Hamburg, Germany. He was active during the Baroque period and is known for his contributions to music theory and composition. Mattheson was also a notable figure in the Hamburg music scene, where he worked as a composer, singer, and music critic.
He is recognized for his writings on music, which have been influential in the study of Baroque music and performance practice. Johann Mattheson died in 1764, with sources indicating either April 17 or July 17 as the date of his death, at the age of 82.