List of Famous people born in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany

Frederick of Anhalt-Dessau, was a German prince of the House of Ascania and heir to the principality of Anhalt-Dessau.

Anna Wilhelmine of Anhalt-Dessau, was a German princess of the House of Ascania from the Anhalt-Dessau branch.

Johanna Charlotte of Anhalt-Dessau was a princess of Anhalt-Dessau from the House of Ascania by birth and Margravine of Brandenburg-Schwedt by marriage. From 1729 until her death she was abbess of Herford Abbey.

Casimire of Anhalt-Dessau was a princess of Anhalt-Dessau by birth and the Countess of Lippe-Detmold by marriage.

Frederick II was the Duke of Anhalt from 1904 until 1918.

Princess Maria Anna of Anhalt-Dessau was a princess from the House of Ascania. She was the third child of Leopold IV, Duke of Anhalt and Princess Frederica of Prussia.

Horst Bollmann was a German film and television actor. He was born in Dessau.

George Aribert of Anhalt-Dessau, was a German prince of the House of Ascania and (titular) ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau.

Leopold of Anhalt, was a German prince of the House of Ascania. From 1871 until his death he was heir to the duchy of Anhalt.