John Casimir, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau
John Casimir, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau (17 December 1596 – 15 September 1660), was a German prince of the House of Ascania. He was ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau from 1618 to 1660.
| John Casimir | |||||
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| Prince of Anhalt-Dessau | |||||
| Prince of Anhalt-Dessau | |||||
| Reign | 1618–1660 | ||||
| Predecessor | John George I | ||||
| Successor | John George II | ||||
| Born | 17 December 1596 Dessau | ||||
| Died | 15 September 1660 (aged 63) Dessau | ||||
| Spouse | Agnes of Hesse-Kassel Sophie Margarete of Anhalt-Bernburg | ||||
| Issue | Maurice, Hereditary Prince of Anhalt-Dessau Dorothea Juliane John George II, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau Louise, Duchess of Brieg Agnes | ||||
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| House | House of Ascania | ||||
| Father | John George I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau | ||||
| Mother | Countess Palatine Dorothea of Simmern | ||||
During his reign the tasks of government were carried out by a committee of court officials, because he devoted much of his time to hunting.
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