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Louis II (26 December 1777 16 June 1848) was Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine from 6 April 1830 until 16 June 1848. He was the son of Louis I, Grand Duke of Hesse, and Princess Louise of Hesse-Darmstadt.

Louis II
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Portrait of Louis II
Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine
Reign6 April 1830 – 16 June 1848
PredecessorLouis I
SuccessorLouis III
Born(1777-12-26)26 December 1777
Darmstadt
Died16 June 1848(1848-06-16) (aged 70)
Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse
Spouse
(m. 1804; died 1836)
IssueLouis III, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine
Prince Karl of Hesse and by Rhine
Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine
Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine
Marie, Empress of Russia
HouseHesse-Darmstadt
FatherLouis I, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine
MotherPrincess Louise of Hesse-Darmstadt

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