Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a member of the German nobility, born on March 6, 1865. He belonged to the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, a family with deep historical ties to various European royal families. Ludwig was known for his contributions to the arts and culture, as well as his involvement in public life. Ludwig was the son of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia. He spent much of his life in England and Germany, and he played a role in fostering relationships between the two countries during a time of political change in Europe.