Leopold III, Duke of Anhalt-Dessau

Leopold III Frederick Franz, Duke of Anhalt-Dessau, known as "Prince Franz" or "Father Franz", was a German prince of the House of Ascania. From 1751 until 1807 he was reigning prince of the Principality of Anhalt-Dessau and from 1807 the first Duke of the Duchy of Anhalt-Dessau.

Occupation

sovereign

Position held

regent, duke, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire

Citizenship

Anhalt-Dessau

Born

August 10, 1740

Died

August 9, 1817