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1717 in Germany

Explore 7 historical events and records for Germany in 1717.

Historical records for Germany in 1717

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August

Battle of Belgrade

Eugene of Savoy ยท Belgrade ยท Marshal ยท Warfare / Empire War

Attacks the strongest Turkish fortification in the Balkans

Battle of Belgrade

Eugene of Savoy ยท Belgrade ยท Marshal ยท Warfare / Empire War

Captures Belgrade. Belgrade surrenders

Capture of Belgrade

Eugene of Savoy ยท Belgrade ยท Marshal ยท Warfare / Empire War

Captures Belgrade

Other events (month unknown)

Chandos Anthems Composition Begins

Handel, George Frideric ยท London ยท Arts / Opera

Handel began producing English anthems for worship at the Duke of Chandos's estate.

Kothen Kapellmeister Appointment

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Leipzig ยท Arts / Classical Music

Bach became Kapellmeister to Prince Leopold of Anhalt Kothen.

Reform of Education

Frederick William I ยท Berlin ยท Government / Government of Germany

Introduces compulsory primary education

Water Music Royal Performance

Handel, George Frideric ยท London ยท Arts / Opera

Handel's Water Music was performed during a royal excursion on the River Thames.

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