Joachim Ernst of Anhalt to marry actress

 

February 11, 1927

German aristocracy is "shocked" by the announcement that Duke Joachim Ernst of Anhalt, is to marry an unemployed actress, Ottilie Strickrodt.  The New York Times reports that the wedding will be celebrated on March 1 at the bride's home in Ballenstedt.
Joachim Ernst succeeded his father as the duke of Anhalt in 1918, but as he was a minor, a regency was appointment.  He reigned for only two months, before abdicating on November 12, 1918.
His sister, Marie Auguste, is the widow of Prince Joachim of Prussia, youngest son of the former Kaiser, who committed suicide in 1920.  The Duke and Miss Strickrodt have been courting for the past five years.

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