Friedrich, Prince of Anhalt
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Leopold Friedrich Franz Sieghard Hubertus Erdmann, Prince of Anhalt (11 April 1938 - 9 October 1963) was the head of the Ducal House of Anhalt.
He was born at Schloß Ballenstedt a castle belonging to the Ducal family of Anhalt, the eldest son of Duke Joachim Ernst of Anhalt and his second wife Editha Marwitz.
Prince Friedrich succeeded his father as head of the Ducal House of Anhalt and titular Duke following his death in Buchenwald concentration camp as prisoner of the Soviet Union on February 18, 1947.
Prince Friedrich died on October 9, 1963 in Munich after being involved in a car crash. Following his death he was succeeded as head of the Ducal house by his younger brother Prince Eduard.
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- House of Anhalt-Askanien (German)
| House of Ascania Born: 11 April 1938 Died: 9 October 1963 |
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| Preceded by Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt |
Head of the Ducal House of Anhalt 1947-1963 |
Succeeded by Eduard, Prince of Anhalt |
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