Leopold, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen
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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.
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Prince of Anhalt-Köthen | |
Reign | 1704–1728 |
Predecessor | Emmanuel Lebrecht |
Successor | Augustus Louis |
Born | (1694-11-28)28 November 1694 Köthen, Anhalt-Köthen, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 19 November 1728(1728-11-19) (aged 33) Köthen, Anhalt-Köthen, Holy Roman Empire |
Noble family | Ascania |
Spouse(s) | Frederica Henriette of Anhalt-Bernburg Charlotte Frederike of Nassau-Siegen |
Issue | Gisela Agnes, Princess of Anhalt-Dessau |
Father | Emmanuel Lebrecht, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen |
Mother | Gisela Agnes of Rath |
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He was born at Köthen, the second (but eldest surviving) son of Emmanuel Lebrecht, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen, by his wife Gisela Agnes of Rath.