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Which Duke did Georg Händel serve?

  • Johann Adolf I

  • Augustus II

  • Frederick William

  • Maximilian I

Answer

Johann Adolf I, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, was the patron of Georg Händel from 1702 to 1703. Händel served as a chamber musician in the Duke's court, where he composed numerous works, including the opera "Almira." The Duke's support and patronage played a significant role in Händel's early career and helped establish him as a rising star in the world of music.
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