Duchess Anna of Anhalt-Dessau (1567-1613) was a German noblewoman and a member of the {House of Ascania}. She was born in {Dessau}, the daughter of {Prince Johann Georg of Anhalt-Dessau} and {Princess Anna of Hesse}. Anna married {Duke Johann Georg I of Saxe-Weissenfels} in 1586, strengthening the ties between their noble families. As a duchess, Anna played a significant role in the cultural and political life of her time. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the education of her children, contributing to the legacy of the {Saxe-Weissenfels} lineage.