Elizabeth of Anhalt (1563–1607)

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Elizabeth of Anhalt (1563–1607)

Electress of Brandenburg. Born on September 25, 1563; died on September 28, 1607; daughter of Joachim Ernst (b. 1536), prince of Anhalt, and Agnes of Barby (1540–1569); became third wife of John George (1525–1598), elector of Brandenburg (r. 1571–1598), on October 6, 1577; children: Magdalene of Brandenburg (1582–1616); Joachim Ernst (1583–1625), margrave of Ansbach.

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