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Leopold of Anhalt-Köthen (29 November 1694 – 19 November 1728) was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Köthen. Today, he is best remembered for employing Johann Sebastian Bach as his Kapellmeister between 1717 and 1723.
- 1704–1728
- Augustus Louis
Anhalt-Köthen was created a second time in 1603, when Anhalt was again divided. In 1806, Anhalt-Köthen was raised to a duchy. With the death of Duke Henry on 23 November 1847, the Anhalt-Köthen line became extinct and its territories were united to Anhalt-Dessau by patent of 22 May 1853.
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- Middle Ages
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Köthen (1717–1723): Leopold, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen, hired Bach to serve as his Kapellmeister (director of music) in 1717. Prince Leopold, himself a musician, appreciated Bach's talents, paid him well and gave him considerable latitude in composing and performing. Leipzig (1723–1750): Bach usually led performances of his cantatas, most ...
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Louis, Hereditary Prince of Anhalt-Köthen (born Köthen, 19 October 1607 – d. Köthen, 15 March 1624). Louise Amöena (born Köthen, 28 November 1609 – d. Harderwijk, Gelderland, 26 March 1625). The death of his only son left Louis without an heir, but it was only after the death of his wife eighteen months later that he decided to find a ...
Summarize this article for a 10 year old. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Leopold of Anhalt-Köthen (29 November 1694 – 19 November 1728) was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Köthen. Today, he is best remembered for employing Johann Sebastian Bach as his Kapellmeister between 1717 and 1723.
"He was a gracious Prince, who both loved and knew music." (Johann Sebastian Bach on Prince Leopold) In Köthen, Bach had reached the highest stage in his career. As the Kapellmeister, music director to the princely court of the young, music-loving Leopold, he could freely work on his music in an inspiring and creative environment from 1717 to ...
