Louis, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine (Ludwig Hermann Alexander Chlodwig, 20 November 1908 – 30 May 1968) was the youngest son of Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse by his second wife, Princess Eleonore of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich.
He succeeded his brother Georg Donatus as the titular Grand Duke of Hesse after his death. He married Margaret Campbell Geddes, daughter of Auckland Campbell Geddes, 1st Baron Geddes in 1937, on the day after the Sabena OO-AUB Ostend crash, in which his mother, brother, sister-in-law, and nephews were all killed on the way to the wedding. They had no issue. After the death of his older brother, he adopted his niece, Johanna (b. 1936), but the little girl died in 1939.
In 1964, he stood as godfather to Prince Edward. In 1960, Prince Louis adopted his distant cousin, Moritz, Landgrave of Hesse. With the death of Prince Louis in Frankfurt in 1968, he was succeeded by Moritz's father, Philipp, Landgrave of Hesse (d. 1980) as head of the house. Moritz (d. 2013) in turn was succeeded by his son, Donatus (b. 1966).
He introduced the British composer Benjamin Britten (1913–76) to the poetry of Friedrich Hölderlin (1770–1843). Britten dedicated his 1958 song cycle Sechs Hölderlin-Fragmente to the Prince.
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Some of their strengths
Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Diplomatic, Optimistic, Feeling, Intelligent, Practical, Loyal, and Generous.
Intense and Passionate
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig is someone who is an intense, passionate, and intuitive person who is fiercely independent, authentic and direct when engaging with others. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Stable and Creative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig is someone who thrives in volatile situations, and who tends to be a source of stability and comfort for others who are experiencing challenging times .
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Mysterious and Methodical
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig tends to be someone who can come across as mysterious and intense, who can be a complex thinker who is methodical and intuitive, and who can overcome challenges that most others would not be able to.
Some of Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig's challenges
While Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig can be Selfish, Complicated, Brusque, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Suspicious, and Stubborn.
Complicated and Brusque
One of Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig's key challenges is that they are someone who can be complicated and gruff with others.
Pushy and Restless
Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Sensitive and Aggressive
Finally, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine Ludwig also can be too "touchy-feely", have a hard time expressing feelings, be too aggressive and headstrong, and be too unforgiving of others' mistakes.
