Prince Maximilian of Baden was a German nobleman born on July 10, 1867. He served as the last Chancellor of the German Empire from October 1918 until the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II in November of the same year. His leadership came during a tumultuous time at the end of World War I, as Germany faced significant political and social upheaval. After the war, Maximilian became involved in various diplomatic efforts and was a proponent of peace. He was a member of the House of Zähringen and played a role in the transition of Germany from a monarchy to a republic. He passed away on December 6, 1929.