John Casimir, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau
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John Casimir, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (17 December 1596 – 15 September 1660), was a German prince of the House of Ascania. He was ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau from 1618 to 1660.
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Prince of Anhalt-Dessau | |||||
Prince of Anhalt-Dessau | |||||
Reign | 1618–1660 | ||||
Predecessor | John George I | ||||
Successor | John George II | ||||
Born | (1596-12-17)17 December 1596 Dessau | ||||
Died | 15 September 1660(1660-09-15) (aged 63) Dessau | ||||
Spouse | Agnes of Hesse-Kassel Sophie Margarete of Anhalt-Bernburg | ||||
Issue | Maurice, Hereditary Prince of Anhalt-Dessau Dorothea Juliane John George II, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau Louise, Duchess of Brieg Agnes | ||||
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House | House of Ascania | ||||
Father | John George I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau | ||||
Mother | Countess Palatine Dorothea of Simmern |
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During his reign the tasks of government were carried out by a committee of court officials, because he devoted much of his time to hunting.