Leopold August Abel
German composer
Leopold August Abel was a German violinist and composer. He was born in Köthen in 1718. He was the elder brother of Karl Friedrich Abel, and the grandfather of Johann Leopold Abel. August Abel studied violin under Benda. Wikipedia
Born: March 24, 1718, Köthen (Anhalt), Germany
Died: August 25, 1794 (age 76 years), Ludwigslust, Germany
Grandchild: Johann Leopold Abel
Parents: Christian Ferdinand Abel