Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine

1823–1888 · Hesse

Third son and fourth child of Louis II, Grand Duke of Hesse. Born at Darmstadt. Died at Darmstadt.

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Family

Father

Louis II, Grand Duke of Hesse

Mother

Princess Wilhelmine of Baden

Married

Julia, Princess of Battenberg 1851

Children (5)

Princess Marie of Battenberg 1852
Prince Louis of Battenberg 1854
Alexander of Battenberg 1857
Prince Henry of Battenberg 1858
Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg 1861

Siblings (3)

Ludwig III, Grand Duke of Hesse 1806
Prince Charles of Hesse and by Rhine 1809
Maria Alexandrovna of Russia (Marie of Hesse) 1824

Related to

• Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine was the 29× great-grandson of Charlemagne.
• Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine was the fourth cousin once removed of Victoria.
• Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine was the third cousin 6 times removed of Louis XIV of France.