Battle of Oudenaarde
Marlborough & Eugene defeat the French under the Duke of Burgundy & Vendome
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1708 in Germany
Explore 6 historical events and records for Germany in 1708.
Historical records for Germany in 1708
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Aci Galatea e Polifemo Written
Handel wrote the dramatic cantata Aci Galatea e Polifemo for a Neapolitan patron.
Gott Ist Mein Konig Performed
Bach's council election cantata Gott ist mein Konig was performed in Muhlhausen.
La Resurrezione First Performed
Handel's Italian oratorio La Resurrezione received its first performance in Rome.
Siege of Lille
The city of Lille falls to the Allies
Weimar Court Organist Appointment
Bach entered the service of the Weimar ducal court.
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