Duke Karl Wilhelm Ernst of Anhalt-Köthen

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Köthen
gptkbp:birthDate 1691-10-24
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Jacob's_Church,_Köthen
gptkbp:children gptkb:Duke_Leopold_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkb:Duke_Friedrich_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkb:Duke_Karl_Friedrich_of_Anhalt-Köthen
Duke August of Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:culturalInfluence German_culture
gptkbp:deathDate 1722-05-16
gptkbp:dynasty Anhalt
gptkbp:era Early Modern period
gptkbp:father gptkb:Duke_Karl_Ludwig_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Ascania
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Karl Wilhelm Ernst of Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:knownFor Patronage of the arts
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Princess_Henriette_of_Anhalt-Bernburg
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation gptkb:Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Karl_Ludwig_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:reignEnd 1722
gptkbp:reignStart 1718
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:significantEvent Promotion of trade and commerce
Promotion of music and arts
Support for the arts and sciences
Establishment of educational institutions
Diplomatic relations with neighboring states
Encouragement of agricultural development
Support for education and scholarship
Support for local artisans and craftsmen
Strengthening of the duchy's economy
Cultural exchanges with other duchies
Promotion of local festivals and traditions
Construction of the Köthen Castle
Establishment of the Köthen court orchestra
Military alliances during his reign
Establishment of the Köthen court
Cultural patronage of musicians and composers
Support_for_the_Lutheran_church
Promotion_of_Protestantism
Cultural_development_in_Anhalt-Köthen
Cultural_legacy_in_Anhalt-Köthen
Development_of_infrastructure_in_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_Henriette_of_Anhalt-Bernburg
gptkbp:successor Duke August Ludwig of Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Anhalt-Köthen