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Hesse-Kassel


 

Hesse-Kassel (Hessen-Kassel) was a German principality that came into existence when the Landgraviate of Hesse was divided in 1568 upon the death of Landgrave Philip of Hesse, when his eldest son Wilhelm IV inherited the northern portion and established his capital in Kassel.

Heads of the House of Hesse-Kassel, 1866-present

  • Elector Friedrich Wilhelm 1866-1875
  • Landgrave Friedrich 1875-1884
  • Landgrave Alexander Friedrich 1884-1925
  • Landgrave Friedrich Karl 1925-1940
  • Landgrave Philipp 1940-1980
  • Landgrave Moritz 1980-present