Louis VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
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Ludwig VIII Landgrave of Hessen-Darmstadt (5 April 1691 - 17 October 1768) was the son of Ernest Louis of Hessen-Darmstadt and Dorothea Charlotte of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Louis was born 5 April 1691 in Darmstadt and died 17 October 1768. He was married to Charlotte Christine Magdalene Johanna of Hanau-Lichtenberg.
Children:
- Landgrave Ludwig IX of Hesse-Darmstadt
- Georg Wilhelm of Hesse-Darmstadt.
- Caroline Luise, Princess of Hesse, born on July 11, 1723 and died on April 8, 1783; married Charles Frederick, Grand Duke of Baden.
Preceded by Ernest Louis |
Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt 1739–1768 |
Succeeded by Louis IX |