Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt
| Joachim Ernst | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of Anhalt | |||||
| Duke of Anhalt | |||||
| Reign | 13 September 1918 – 12 November 1918 | ||||
| Predecessor | Eduard | ||||
| Spouse |
Elisabeth Strickrodt Editha Marwitz | ||||
| Issue |
Princess Alexandra Princess Anna Luise Prince Friedrich Princess Edda Prince Eduard | ||||
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| House | House of Ascania | ||||
| Father | Eduard, Duke of Anhalt | ||||
| Mother | Princess Louise Charlotte of Saxe-Altenburg | ||||
| Born |
January 11, 1901 Ballenstedt, Anhalt | ||||
| Died |
February 18, 1947 (aged 46) NKVD special camp Nr. 2 in Buchenwald | ||||
Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt (11 January 1901 – 18 February 1947) was the last ruler of the Duchy of Anhalt.
Biography
He was born in Dessau the son of Duke Eduard of Anhalt (1861–1918) and Princess Louise Charlotte 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. The duchy became the Free State of Anhalt.
Duke Joachim Ernst died at Buchenwald concentration camp as a prisoner of the Soviet Union. Following his death the headship of the Ducal House of Anhalt was disputed between his elder son Prince Friedrich and brother Prince Eugen.[1][2]
Marriages and children
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 von Stephani (1905–1986) at Ballenstedt Castle in 1929. He had issue with his second wife.
- Princess Marie Antoinette of Anhalt (1930–1993)
- Princess Anna-Luise of Anhalt (1933–2003)
- Prince Friedrich of Anhalt (1938–1963)
- Princess Edda of Anhalt (born 1940)
- Prince Eduard of Anhalt (born 1941)
Ancestry
References
- ↑ Montgomery-Massingberd, Hugh (ed.) (1977). Burke's Royal Families of the World, 1st edition. London: Burke's Peerage. pp. 195–196. ISBN 0-85011-023-8.
- ↑ Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels: Furstliche Hauser Band III. C. A. Starke Verlag. 1955. p. 3.
External links
- House of Anhalt-Askanien (German)
- Duchy of Anhalt
| Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt Born: 11 January 1901 Died: 18 February 1947 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Duke Eduard |
Duke of Anhalt 13 September – 12 November 1918 |
Vacant Monarchy abolished |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Duke Eduard |
Grand Master of the Order of Albert the Bear 13 September 1918 – 18 February 1947 |
Succeeded by Prince Friedrich |
| Titles in pretence | ||
| Loss of title |
— TITULAR — Duke of Anhalt 12 November 1918 - 18 February 1947 |
Succeeded by Prince Friedrich |