Prince Louis of Hesse was a member of the German nobility, born on June 6, 1837. He was the son of Prince Charles of Hesse and Princess Elizabeth of Hesse. Louis served in the military and held various positions within the German states during his lifetime. He is perhaps best known for his marriage to Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, the second daughter of Queen Victoria. Together, they had several children, and their descendants are connected to various European royal families. Louis passed away on March 28, 1892, leaving a legacy intertwined with European history.