Background
John George was born in Harzgerode on 9 May 1567 as the eldest son of Joachim Ernest, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, by his first wife Agnes, daughter of Wolfgang I, Count of Barby-Mühlingen.
John George was born in Harzgerode on 9 May 1567 as the eldest son of Joachim Ernest, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, by his first wife Agnes, daughter of Wolfgang I, Count of Barby-Mühlingen.
After the partition of the principality in 1603, he ruled the principality of Anhalt-Dessau from 1603 to 1618. He possessed a remarkable library with over 3000 volumes. Joint prince of Anhalt Because his half-brothers were still minors at the time of their accession, John George acted as regent.
Prince of Anhalt-Dessau The Fruitbearing Society The Prince of Köthen was appointed its first leader.
Death and succession John George died in Dessau on 24 May 1618 at the age of 51. He was succeeded as Prince of Anhalt-Dessau by his eldest surviving son, John Casimir.
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Fruitbearing Society.