Anhalt-Köthen

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Anhalt-Köthen has existed on two separate occasions. The first state was created in 1396 when Count Waldemar III of Anhalt-Zerbst died and his territory was partitioned between Anhalt-Dessau and Anhalt-Köthen. The first creation lasted until 1552 when it was inherited by Anhalt-Dessau.

It was created for a second time in 1603 with the partition of Anhalt-Zerbst. With the death Prince Augustus Louis in 1774 the principality was split, with the new state of Anhalt-Pless being created.

In 1807 Anhalt-Köthen was raised to a Duchy. With the death of Duke Henry in 1847 the Anhalt-Köthen line became extinct and was inherited by the Duke of Anhalt-Dessau.

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[edit] Princes of Anhalt-Köthen 1396-1561

To Anhalt-Dessau 1552.

[edit] Princes of Anhalt-Köthen 1603-1807

Raised to Duchy 1807.

[edit] Dukes of Anhalt-Köthen 1807-1847

To Anhalt-Dessau 1847.

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