Prince Hermann of Saxe-Meiningen was a German nobleman born on December 2, 1826. He was a member of the House of Saxe-Meiningen, a branch of the House of Wettin. Hermann served as a military officer and was known for his contributions to the arts and culture in his region. He became the Duke of Saxe-Meiningen in 1866 and ruled until his death on July 4, 1914. During his reign, he was recognized for promoting theater and music, establishing the Meiningen Court Theatre, which became famous for its innovative productions and influence on modern theater practices.