Adolph II, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Adolph II, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen

German prince

Date of Birth: 16-Oct-1458

Place of Birth: Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Date of Death: 24-Mar-1526

Profession: Catholic priest

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Adolph II, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen (16 October 1458 – 24 March 1526, in Merseburg), 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.