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2 apr 2024 · Philip, landgrave of Hesse (1509–67), one of the great figures of German Protestantism. His agile mind, infectious energy, and fearlessness made him the leader of the Protestant estates in the power struggle with Roman Catholic Emperor Charles V.
3 giorni fa · The Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine (German: Großherzogtum Hessen und bei Rhein) was a grand duchy in western Germany that existed from 1806 to 1918. The grand duchy originally formed from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt in 1806 as the Grand Duchy of Hesse (German: Großherzogtum Hessen).
1 giorno fa · Hesse [a] or Hessia [b] ( German: Hessen [ˈhɛsn̩] ⓘ ), officially the State of Hesse (German: Land Hessen ), is a state in Germany. Its capital city is Wiesbaden, and the largest urban area is Frankfurt, which is also the country's principal financial centre. Two other major historic cities are Darmstadt and Kassel.
26 mar 2024 · The first recorded mention of Hesse dates back to the 8th century when Charlemagne’s son, Louis the Pious, established the County of Hesse. The region continued to develop over the centuries, with the establishment of the Landgraviate of Hesse in the 13th century marking a significant milestone in its history.
3 giorni fa · Frisian Line. Prussian Line. The House of Schwarzenberg is a German ( Franconian) and Czech ( Bohemian) aristocratic family, formerly one of the most prominent European noble houses. The Schwarzenbergs are members of the German and Czech nobility, and they once held the rank of Princes of the Holy Roman Empire.
- Joseph II, 6th Prince of Schwarzenberg
- Seinsheim
4 giorni fa · Landgrafen Palace, also known as the Marburger Schloss, is a timeless castle built in the 11th century as a fortress at the top of the hill of Marburg, Germany. The palace became the first residence of Landgraviate of Hesse and became a museum and event venue in 1981.
6 giorni fa · The city’s true ascent to prominence began when it became the capital of the Landgraviate of Hesse in 1567. Landgrave William IV, noted for his interest in astronomy, established the first permanent theater in Kassel in 1605 and the Orangerie, an elaborate Baroque garden, a century later.
