Elisabeth Strickrodt, Countess of Askanien, formerly Elisabeth,
Duchess of Anhalt, (3 September 1903 â€" 5 January 1971) was a German
actress and the first wife of Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt.Elisabeth
Strickrodt was born on 3 September 1903 in Plauen to Ferdinand August
Kurt Strickrodt, an opera singer, and Ottilie Franaziska Elisabeth
Wettstein. Strickrodt worked as an actress.On 3 March 1927 she married
Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt at Ballenstedt Castle. Prior to the
marriage she was created Countess of Askanien. Upon her marriage she
became the Duchess of Anhalt. These titles were not recognized by the
German government, as royal and noble titles were abolished in 1919.
She and Joachim Ernst divorced in 1929.Strickrodt died on 5 January
1971 in Zehlendorf.
Duchess of Anhalt, (3 September 1903 â€" 5 January 1971) was a German
actress and the first wife of Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt.Elisabeth
Strickrodt was born on 3 September 1903 in Plauen to Ferdinand August
Kurt Strickrodt, an opera singer, and Ottilie Franaziska Elisabeth
Wettstein. Strickrodt worked as an actress.On 3 March 1927 she married
Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt at Ballenstedt Castle. Prior to the
marriage she was created Countess of Askanien. Upon her marriage she
became the Duchess of Anhalt. These titles were not recognized by the
German government, as royal and noble titles were abolished in 1919.
She and Joachim Ernst divorced in 1929.Strickrodt died on 5 January
1971 in Zehlendorf.
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