Charles, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
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Charles William, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (16 October 1652 in Zerbst – 3 November 1718 in Zerbst), was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the Principality of Anhalt-Zerbst.
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Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst | |
Full name | Karl Wilhelm |
Born | (1652-10-16)16 October 1652 Zerbst, Principality of Anhalt-Zerbst |
Died | 3 November 1718(1718-11-03) (aged 66) Zerbst |
Noble family | Ascania |
Spouse(s) | Duchess Sophia of Saxe-Weissenfels |
Father | John VI, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst |
Mother | Sophie Augusta of Holstein-Gottorp |
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He was the third (but eldest surviving) son of John VI, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, and Sophie Auguste, daughter of Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. His two older brothers died before his birth.