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Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt

1658 – 1678

Ruling Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt for 130 days in 1678

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About Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt

Lived 1658 – 1678 (aged 20). Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt was a German.

Louis VII (22 June 165831 August 1678) was Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from April 1678 until his death in August of that year.

Early life Louis VII was the son of Landgrave Louis VI of Hesse-Darmstadt and his wife Maria Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp.

Reign Following the death of his father, he began to reign as Landgrave on 24 April 1678. He reigned only 18 weeks and four days before he died from an infection on 31 August 1678.

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Important facts

Born
22 June 1658, Darmstadt
Birth century
17th century
Died
31 August 1678, Gotha
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Ludwig VII. von Hessen-Darmstadt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt?

Ruling Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt for 130 days in 1678

When was Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt born?

Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt was born on 22 June 1658 in Darmstadt.

When did Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt die?

Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt died on 31 August 1678 in Gotha.

What nationality was Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt?

Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt

· Wikidata: Q267384

· DBpedia: Louis VII of Hesse-Darmstadt

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