Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse was a German nobleman born on November 25, 1868. He was the last Grand Duke of Hesse, ruling from 1892 until the end of the monarchy in 1918. Ernst Ludwig was known for his interest in the arts and culture, and he played a significant role in promoting various artistic movements during his reign. He was a member of the House of Hesse and was related to several European royal families through marriage. Ernst Ludwig was married to Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, and they had three children. His reign ended after World War I, leading to the establishment of a republic in Germany.