The people of Lübeck
had evidently not the slightest idea
that Buxtehude was a person
of historical importance
and he himself had apparently
no notion of the fame
he was to achieve.
No likeness nor even a description
of his personal appearance
has been preserved.
He died May 9, 1707,
and was succeeded by his son-in-law.
Not much notice was taken
of his death
though it is recorded that
there were a number of mourners,
not remarkable considering
he had lived in Lübeck for forty years.
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