Background
Anton Günther II was a son of Count Anton Günther I and his wife Countess Palatine Mary Magdalene of Birkenfeld.
Anton Günther II was a son of Count Anton Günther I and his wife Countess Palatine Mary Magdalene of Birkenfeld.
In 1697, he was raised to Prince of Schwarzburg. In 1697, the brothers were raised to Imperial Princes. However, after 1709, Anton Günther II refrained from using this title.
Anton Günther II extensively renovated his residence in Arnstadt.
He was a major patron of music and an avid collector of antiques and objets d"art During his rule, Arnstadt became an important cultural center.
In 1702, he invited Johann Sebastian Bach, who was 17 years old at the time, to become court organist in Arnstadt.