Friedrich Riemann married Charlotte Ebell when he was in his middle age. Bernhard was the second of their six children, two boys and four girls. Friedrich Riemann acted as teacher to his children and he taught Bernhard until he was ten years old.
Friedrich Riemann kasal Charlotte Ebell kapag siya ay sa gitna ng kanyang edad. Bernhard ay ang ikalawang ng kanilang mga anim na bata, dalawang Boys at apat na babae. Friedrich Riemann acted bilang guro sa kanyang mga anak at siya tinuturuan Bernhard hanggang siya ay sampung taong gulang.