Рано потерял родителей. Музыкальное образование получил от старшего брата. Служил органистом. Постоянно конфликтовал с властями ( и работодателями).
Дважды был женат. Имел 20 детей. 9 дожили до взрослого возраста. 4 стали композиторами.
He lost his parents early. He received a musical education from his older brother. He served as an organist. Constantly conflict with the authorities (and employers).
He was married twice. He had 20 children. 9 survived to adulthood. 4 became composers.