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1724 in Germany

Explore 6 historical events and records for Germany in 1724.

Historical records for Germany in 1724

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Birth of Immanuel Kant

Kant, Immanuel ยท Konigsberg ยท Philosopher ยท Humanities / Philosophy

Immanuel Kant is born in Konigsberg in East Prussia.

Chorale Cantata Cycle Begins

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Leipzig ยท Arts / Classical Music

Bach began his second Leipzig cantata cycle using Lutheran chorales.

Giulio Cesare London Premiere

Handel, George Frideric ยท Arts / Opera

George Frideric Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto premiered at the King's Theatre in London, dramatizing Caesar's encounters with Cleopatra.

St John Passion Premiere

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Leipzig ยท Arts / Classical Music

Bach's St John Passion was first performed in Leipzig on Good Friday.

Tamerlano Opera Premiere

Handel, George Frideric ยท London ยท Arts / Opera

Handel's Tamerlano explored the conflict between Bajazet and Timur on the London opera stage.

University Church Duties Disputed

Bach, Johann Sebastian ยท Leipzig ยท Arts / Classical Music

Bach disagreed with Johann Gottlieb Gorner about musical responsibilities at the university church.

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