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John George I Anhalt Dessau 1567–1618

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Dessau in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 May 1567 · Harzgerode, Quedlinburg, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne
Died 24 May 1618 · Dessau, Dessau, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne
Father Joachim Ernest Anhalt Zerbst Dessau
Mother Agnes Barby Muhlingen
Siblings Agnes Princess Anhalt, Christian I Vonanhalt Bernburg, Elisabeth Von Anhalt Zerbst, Georg Vonanhalt Dessau Johann, Prince Bernhard

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John George I Anhalt Dessau began in 1567 in Harzgerode, Quedlinburg, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne. John George I Anhalt Dessau passed away in 1618 in Dessau, Dessau, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1567
Birth of John George I Anhalt Dessau in Harzgerode, Quedlinburg, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne
Birth
1618
Death of John George I Anhalt Dessau in Dessau, Dessau, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Dessau

This ancestor line traces from Dessau, Dessau, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne (1503) to Dessau, Dessau, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany (1536) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Dessau (1567–1618) was born in Harzgerode, Quedlinburg, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne and died in Dessau, Dessau, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Dessau's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John George I Anhalt Dessau PTP
1567–1618
Harzgerode, Quedlinburg, Sachsen Anhalt, Allemagne
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Dessau's Descendants

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John George I Anhalt Dessau PTP 1567–1618