Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt was a German prince born on June 27, 1837. He was a member of the Grand Ducal House of Hesse and played a significant role in the military and political affairs of his time. Louis served in the Prussian Army and was involved in various military campaigns, earning recognition for his leadership. In 1862, he married Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, the second daughter of Queen Victoria. Their union strengthened ties between the British and German royal families. Louis and Alice had several children, contributing to the interconnectedness of European royalty during the 19th century.