George Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, was born on April 14, 1824, in Arolsen, Germany. He was a member of the House of Waldeck and Pyrmont, a small German principality. George Victor became the ruling prince in 1893 and served until his death in 1896. His reign was marked by efforts to modernize the principality and improve its infrastructure. He was also known for his connections to other European royal families, including Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. George Victor's lineage included ties to various noble houses, reflecting the interconnected nature of European aristocracy during the 19th century.