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duke of Württemberg

Anna Sophie of Anhalt was by birth a member of the House of Ascania and princess of Anhalt.

Background

Anna Sophie was born in Dessau, the eighth and youngest daughter of Joachim Ernest, Prince of Anhalt, but fourth-born daughter of his second wife Eleonore, daughter of Christoph, Duke of Württemberg.

Career

Their union was childless. Anna Sophie was considered as one of the most educated women of her time. At the same time, she took the famous educational reformer Wolfgang Ratke under her protection.

Anna Sophie died in Oberkranichfeld.