Charles II, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal
Charles II of Hesse-Philippsthal (22 May 1803 in Philippsthal – 12 February 1868 in Philippsthal) was a member of the House of Hesse and was Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal from 1849 until 1866.
Charles II of Hesse-Philippsthal | |
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| Born | 22 May 1803 Philippsthal |
| Died | 12 February 1868 (aged 64) Philippsthal |
| Noble family | House of Hesse |
| Spouse(s) | Marie of Württemberg |
| Father | Ernest Constantine, Landgrave of Hesse-Philipptshal |
| Mother | Louise of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt |
Life
Charles was a son of Landgrave Ernest Constantine of Hesse-Philippsthal (1771–1849) from his marriage to Louise (1775–1808), daughter of Prince Charles Frederick of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.
Charles succeeded his father as the Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal in 1849, after his older brother Ferdinand had died in 1839. Charles served as a Major General à la suite in the army of the Electorate of Hesse. After the War of 1866, Prussia annexed, among others, the Electorate of Hesse and Hesse-Philippsthal.
Marriage and issue
Charles married on 9 October 1845 in Pokój with Marie (1818–1888), a daughter of Duke Eugen of Württemberg (1788–1857), with whom he had two children:
- Ernest (1846–1925), Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal
- Charles (1853–1916)