Michl, Joseph Willibald 07/09/1745 - 07/30/1816

Josef Willibald Michl (* around July 9, 1745 in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz; † July 30, 1816 ibidem) was a German composer and court composer to Elector Max III Joseph. J. Willibald Michl came from an influential family of musicians who shaped musical life in Bavaria for generations.
Michl first grew up in his native town of Neumarkt, where he probably received his first musical instruction from his father and his brothers. He was then sent by his father to the famous ''Wilhelmsgymnasium'' in Munich which was widely known for its excellent musical education and cultivation. Michl was considered by his teachers to be a rather mediocre student who was more concerned with music than with science. When and where he graduated is unknown.