Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt

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Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt (11 January 1901-18 February 1947) was the last ruler of the Duchy of Anhalt.

He was born in Dessau the son of Duke Eduard of Anhalt (1861-1918) and Princess Luise of Saxe-Altenburg (1873-1953), the daughter of Prince Moritz of Saxe-Altenburg.

He succeeded his father as Duke of Anhalt on September 13, 1918, however due to his age his uncle Prince Aribert of Anhalt was appointed regent. His brief reign came to an end on November 12, 1918 with his uncle abdicating in his name following the German revolution.

Duke Joachim Ernst died at Buchenwald concentration camp as a prisoner of the Soviet Union. Following his death he was succeeded as the head of the Ducal House of Anhalt by his eldest son Prince Friedrich.

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Duke Joachim Ernst was married twice, firstly to Elisabeth Strickrodt (1903-1971) in 1927, but they were divorced in 1929. He married secondly Editha Marwitz (1905-1986) at Schloß Ballenstedt in 1929. He had issue with his second wife.

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House of Ascania
Born: 11 January 1901
Died: 18 February 1947
Preceded by
Eduard, Duke of Anhalt
Duke of Anhalt
1918
Duchy abolished
Head of the Ducal House of Anhalt
1918-1947
Succeeded by
Friedrich, Prince of Anhalt