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- George III, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (15 August 1507 – 17 October 1553), was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau, and also a Protestant Reformer. After 1544 he became the first ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Plötzkau.
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George III, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (15 August 1507 – 17 October 1553), was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau, and also a Protestant Reformer. After 1544 he became the first ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Plötzkau.
- 1516–1544
- Ernest I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau
- defunct
- Margaret of Münsterberg
The elder Sigismund I became Prince of Anhalt-Dessau and took his residence at Dessau, while his younger brother Albert IV went on to rule as Prince of Anhalt-Köthen. Upon the death of Sigismund's son Prince George I of Anhalt-Dessau in 1474, the principality was again divided with Anhalt-Köthen .
- Principality
- Middle Ages
Ernest I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (d. 1516) left three sons, John V, George III, and Joachim, who ruled their lands together for many years, and who favoured the Lutheran doctrine, which thus became dominant in Anhalt.
RulerBornReignDeathc.11001123-117018 November 1170c.11341170-12122 February 121211701212-1252125212151252-126612 June 1266- Principality
- Dessau (when united)
- Principality
- Middle Ages
Ernest I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (d. 1516) left three sons, John V, George III, and Joachim, who ruled their lands together for many years, and who favoured the Lutheran doctrine, which thus became dominant in Anhalt.
George III, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (Dessau, 15 August 1507 - Dessau, 17 October 1553), was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau, and also a Protestant Reformer. After 1544 he became the first ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Plötzkau.
Media in category "George III, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau" The following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Beza's Icones, contemporary portraits of reformers of religion and letters - George of Anhalt on page 108.jpg 1,217 × 1,642; 645 KB
Dukes of Anhalt-Dessau 1807-1863. Leopold III 1807–1817; Leopold IV 1817–1863 Renamed Duchy of Anhalt 1863. Principality of Anhalt-Plötzkau 1544–1553 and 1603–1665 Princes of Anhalt-Plötzkau 1544-1553. George III 1544–1553 Also Prince(Co-regent) of Anhalt-Dessau 1516-1544; To Anhalt-Zerbst 1553. Princes of Anhalt-Plötzkau 1603-1665 ...
