House of Ascania

The House of Ascania (German: Askanier) is a dynasty of German rulers. It is also known as the House of Anhalt, after Anhalt, its longest-held possession. The Ascanians are named after Ascania (or Ascaria) Castle, Schloss Askanien, which is located near and named after Aschersleben. The castle was seat of the County of Ascania, a title that was later subsumed into the titles of the princes of Anhalt.

House of Ascania

The House of Ascania (German: Askanier) is a dynasty of German rulers. It is also known as the House of Anhalt, after Anhalt, its longest-held possession. The Ascanians are named after Ascania (or Ascaria) Castle, Schloss Askanien, which is located near and named after Aschersleben. The castle was seat of the County of Ascania, a title that was later subsumed into the titles of the princes of Anhalt.