Life
After the death of his father in 1405, Waldemar inherited his principality of Anhalt-Dessau, but had to ruled jointly with his younger brothers George I, Sigismund II, and Albert V by virtue of the family law of the House of Ascania, which stipulated no division of the territories of the principality.
Unmarried and childless at his death, Waldemar was succeeded by his brothers and co-rulers.
| Preceded by Sigismund I |
Prince of Anhalt-Dessau with George I, Sigismund II and Albert V 1405–1417 |
Succeeded by George I Sigismund II Albert V |
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| Name | Waldemar IV, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau |
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| Short description | German prince |
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| Date of death | 22 July 1417 |
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