Paul I, Prince Esterházy [SEP] date of death
Paul I, Prince Esterházy
Paul I, Prince Esterházy of Galántha (full German name: "Paul Fürst Esterházy von Galantha"; full Hungarian name: "galánthai herceg Esterházy Pál") (8 September 1635 – 26 March 1713) was the first Prince Esterházy of Galántha from 1687 to 1713, Palatine of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1681 to 1713, and an Imperial Field Marshal. Paul was also an accomplished poet, harpsichordist, and composer. He actively participated in various battles against the Ottoman Turks during the Fourth
son Anton I, Prince Esterházy became the father of Nikolaus II, Prince Esterházy, patron of well known musicians and composers.
During the period before his brother Paul Anton's death, Nikolaus held the title of Count. He generally lived apart from his brother, favoring a hunting lodge near the Neusiedlersee in Hungary. The brothers got along well, however, at least as can be determined from their correspondence.
Upon his brother's death in 1762, Paul Anton having had no children, Nikolaus inherited the title of