Louis II Grand Duke of Hesse Royalty
Louis II (26 December 1777, Darmstadt – 16 June 1848, Darmstadt) was Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine from 1830 until 5 March 1848 (He resigned in the German Revolution of 1848). He was the son of Louis I, Grand Duke of Hesse.He was married to Wilhelmine of Baden who was his first cousin. Through her, Louis had four surviving children - Louis III, Prince Charles, Prince Alexander, and Marie, who became Empress consort of Alexander II of Russia. The last two were, however, more likely fathered by Baron August von Senarclens de Grancy, the longtime lover of his wife.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Ludwig II. von Hessen und bei Rhein (German) |
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| Birth date | December 26, 1777 |
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| Date of death | June 16, 1848 |
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| Parents | Princess Louise of Hesse-Darmstadt (1761–1829) Louis I Grand Duke of Hesse |
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| Title | Grand Duke of Hesse |