Adolph II, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen
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1458 – 1526
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Who was Adolph II, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen?
Adolph II, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen, was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Köthen. A Roman Catholic Bishop of Merseburg, he remained until his death a staunch opponent of Martin Luther.
He was the fifth and youngest son of Adolph I, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen, by his wife Cordula, daughter of Albert III, Count of Lindau-Ruppin.
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- Born
- Oct 16, 1458
Köthen (Anhalt) - Education
- University of Leipzig
- Died
- Mar 24, 1526
Merseburg
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on July 23, 2013
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