John V, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
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John V of Anhalt-Zerbst (Dessau, 4 September 1504 – Zerbst, 4 February 1551), was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau. From 1544, he assumed rule of the re-created principality of Anhalt-Zerbst.
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John V of Anhalt-Zerbst | |
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Born | (1504-09-04)4 September 1504 Dessau |
Died | 4 February 1551(1551-02-04) (aged 46) Zerbst |
Noble family | Ascania |
Spouse(s) | Margarete of Brandenburg |
Father | Ernest I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau |
Mother | Margarete of Münsterberg-Oels |
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John was the second (but eldest surviving) son of Ernest I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau, by his wife Margarete, daughter of Henry I, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels, and granddaughter of George of Poděbrady, King of Bohemia.