Charles, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst

Charles William
Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
Duchess Sophia of Saxe-Weissenfels
Father	John VI, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
Mother	Sophie Augusta of Holstein-Gottorp

Charles William, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (16 October 1652 in Zerbst – 3 November 1718 in Zerbst), was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the Principality of Anhalt-Zerbst.

He was the third (but eldest surviving) son of

. His two older brothers died before his birth.

Life

Charles William succeeded his father in Anhalt-Zerbst in 1667 at the age of fifteen. During his minority, which lasted until 1674, his mother, the Dowager Princess Sophie Auguste, acted as regent.

He ordered the building of Zerbst Castle (which was made his official residence) and the St. Trinitatis Church of Zerbst, which were both inaugurated in 1696. Also, he lived many years in Jever.

Marriage and issue

In

. They had three children :

1. John Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst (b. Zerbst, 29 July 1677 – d. Zerbst, 7 November 1742).
2. Karl Frederick (b. Zerbst, 2 July 1678 – d. Zerbst, 1 September 1693).
3. George III of Great Britain
   .

References

• Ferdinand Siebigk: Karl Wilhelm. In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Band 15, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1882, S. 226 f.

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Charles, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst House of Ascania Born: 16 October 1652 Died: 3 November 1718
Preceded by John VI	Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst 1667–1718	Succeeded by John Augustus