Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Anna Magdalena Bach
gebohrne Wilcke
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née Wilcke
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Anna Magdalena Bach Marker
22. September 1701 · Zeitz
27. Februar 1760 · Leipzig
An diesem Ort lebte Anna Magdalena Bach, geb. Wilcke, von 1723 bis 1750. Die ehemals fürstliche Hofsängerin war die zweite Ehefrau von Johann Sebastian Bach und Mutter einer großen Kinderschar. Ihre Handschrift findet sich in einer Vielzahl von Notenmanuskripten Bachscher Kompositionen. Johann Sebastian hat seiner Frau die Notenbüchlein von 1722 und 1725 gewidmet.
September 22, 1701 · Zeitz
February 27, 1760 · Leipzig
Anna Magdalena Bach, née Wilcke, lived at this location from 1723 to 1750. The former court singer was the second wife of Johann Sebastian Bach and the mother of a large family. Her handwriting appears in numerous manuscript copies of Bach's compositions. Johann Sebastian dedicated the music notebooks of 1722 and 1725 to his wife.
Erected 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1760.
Location. 51° 20.339′ N, 12° 22.343′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Thomaskirchhof
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alte Thomasschule / Old St. Thomas School (here, next to this marker); Thomaskirche Leipzig / St. Thomas Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomaskirche / St. Thomas Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Straßenmusikfestival für die Freiheit der Kunst / Street music festival for the freedom of art (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Schweigemarsch zum Gedenken an die Pogromnacht / Silent March in Memory of the Pogrom (about 150 meters away); Hôtel de Saxe (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Hôtel de Saxe (about 180 meters away); Gefälschte Kommunalwahl -Kontrolle und Proteste / Rigged local elections control and protests
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Anna Magdalena Bach Marker
The Anna Magdalena Bach marker appears on the right, while the Old St. Thomas School marker is on the left.
More about this marker. Johann Sebastian Bach lived and worked in an apartment within the Thomasschule while serving as cantor of St. Thomas Church and director of music for Leipzig's principal churches. Bach's residence was in the school building adjacent to the church. The Old Thomasschule was demolished in 1902, while St. Thomas Church still stands today.
Also see . . . Anna Magdalena Bach. Wikipedia
Anna Magdalena Wilcke was born at Zeitz, in the Duchy of Saxe-Zeitz. While little is known about her early musical education, the family was musical. Her father, Johann Caspar Wilcke (c. 1660–1733), was a trumpet player, who had a career at the courts of Zeitz and Weißenfels. Her mother, Margaretha Elisabeth Liebe, was the daughter of an organist.(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Anna Magdalena Bach Marker
The nearby statue of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
4. Anna Magdalena Bach Marker
The marker is located on the far left corner of the building next to St. Thomas Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
