Karl I | |
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Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst | |
Reign | 1551–1561 |
Predecessor | John V |
Successor | Joachim Ernest and Bernhard VII |
Prince of Anhalt-Plötzkau | |
Reign | 1553–1561 |
Predecessor | George III |
Successor | Joachim Ernest and Bernhard VII |
Born | 17 November 1534 Dessau |
Died | 4 May 1561 Zerbst |
Spouse | Anna of Pomerania |
House | House of Ascania |
Father | John V, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst |
Mother | Margaret of Brandenburg |
Karl I of Anhalt-Zerbst (17 November 1534 – 4 May 1561), was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Zerbst.
He was the eldest son of John V, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, by his wife Margaret, daughter of Joachim I Nestor, Elector of Brandenburg.