Albert III, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst

Albert III, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (died c. 1 August 1359) was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Zerbst. He was the eldest son of Albert II, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, by his second wife Beatrix, daughter of Rudolf I, Elector of Saxony[1] and Duke of Saxe-Wittemberg.

Life

During the life of his father, Albert was made co-ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Zerbst; at the same time, his uncle Waldemar I was also co-ruler with his residence at Dessau.

His reign apparently lasted only a few months, and he predeceased his father and uncle. His next brother Rudolf was ordained a priest, thus his father's heir and eventual successor was his youngest brother John II.

References

  1. ^ Anderson, James (1732). Royal Genealogies: Or, the Genealogical Tables of Emperors, Kings and Princes, from Adam to These Times; in Two Parts. Part I. Begins with a Chronological History of the World, ... Part II. Begins with the Grand Revolution of Charlemain, ... By James Anderson, D.D. author.
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