Duke of Anhalt

The Duke of Anhalt was a noble title associated with the Principality of Anhalt, a historically recognized region in what is now Germany. The title was held by the ruling family of the House of Ascania, who governed the area from the Middle Ages until the early 20th century. The dukes wielded political, military, and cultural influence over their territory, which included several smaller principalities. After Germany's monarchy ended in 1918, the ducal titles became mostly ceremonial, though the family remains notable for its historical and cultural contributions to the region.