Duke Christian III of Anhalt-Köthen

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1515
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Köthen
gptkbp:children gptkb:Duke_Christian_IV_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkb:Duke_George_II_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkb:Countess_Dorothea_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkb:Countess_Anna_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkb:Countess_Elisabeth_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:deathDate 1566
gptkbp:deathPlace gptkb:Köthen
gptkbp:father gptkb:Duke_George_I_of_Anhalt
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Ascania
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Christian III of Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Countess_Anna_of_Oldenburg
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Reformation_in_Anhalt
Cultural patronage
Military reforms
Political alliances through marriage
Support for the arts
Support of the arts and education
Promotion of religious tolerance
Land reforms
Promotion of music and musicians
Support for local artisans
Involvement in regional politics
Promotion of trade
Diplomatic relations with neighboring states
Encouragement of agricultural development
Promotion of civic rights
Support for the Reformation movement
Cultural exchanges with other duchies
Development of local economy
Strengthening of ducal authority
Civic improvements in Köthen
Construction of Köthen Castle
Establishment of a ducal library
Strengthening of the ducal court
Promotion of Lutheran theologians
Strengthening of alliances through treaties
Participation_in_the_Schmalkaldic_War
Involvement_in_the_Protestant_Reformation
Support_for_the_University_of_Wittenberg
Establishment_of_Lutheranism_in_Anhalt-Köthen
Establishment_of_schools_in_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Christian_II_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:reignEnd 1562
gptkbp:reignStart 1544
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_Dorothea_of_Denmark
gptkbp:successor Duke August of Anhalt-Köthen
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Anhalt-Köthen
Duke of Anhalt