Johann II (V) Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst 1504–1551
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25 researchers on YourRoots have Johann Anhalt-Zerbst in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 25 independent trees
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Biography
In 1504, Johann II (V) Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst entered the world in Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, born to ernest i von anhalt dessau anhalt dessau and margareta munsterberg. Johann II (V) Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst married margareta herzogin von pommern furstin anhalt prinzessin von brandenburg von hohenzollern, and had children including joachim ernst prince von anhalt zerbst house of ascania ii holy roman empire holy see. Johann II (V) Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst passed away in 1551 in Zerbst, Anhalt-Zerbst, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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3Record Ancestry Family Trees - Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann Anhalt-Zerbst
Frequently Asked Questions
- Johann Anhalt-Zerbst (1504–1551) was born in Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany and died in Zerbst, Anhalt-Zerbst, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. 25 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 25 researchers on YourRoots have Johann in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Johann Anhalt-Zerbst's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record