Herzog, Johann Georg

1822-

Organist and composer. Born in Schmolz, Bavaria. He was a pupil in a school of music at Altdorf, and later of Bodenschatz. Was organist in Munich in 1842, cantor in 1849; in 1850 professor at the Conservatory, and later a teacher in the University at Erlangen. He was an efficient organist and sound composer. His book of preludes and a study for organists are well known. He retired from public life in 1888.