Leopold of Anhalt-Cöthen

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Leopold, Prince of Anhalt-Cöthen (28 November 1694 O.S. – 19 November 1728 N.S.) was Prince of Anhalt-Cöthen. Today, he is probably best remembered for employing Johann Sebastian Bach as his Kapellmeister from December 1717 to April 1723.

[edit] Relationship with J.S. Bach

Prince Leopold most likely made Bach's acquaintance at the wedding of his Leopold's sister in January, 1716.

Bach composed several cantatas and a serenade in Leopold's honour. Prince Leopold was a godfather to Bach's son, Leopold Augustus, who died in infancy in 1719.

In 1721 Prince Leopold married his 19 year old cousin, Frederica Henrietta von Anhalt-Bernburg, at Bernburg on December 11.

Bach arrived on March 23, 1729, to perform an original work (now lost) for the Prince's funeral.


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