Tag: Riedesel zu Eisenbach

83 Years Ago – The Tragic Death of the Hessen Family Georg Donatus and his family
History, Miscellaneous

83 Years Ago – The Tragic Death of the Hessen Family

In November 1937 a terrible tragedy shocked the royal families throughout Europe. On 9 October 1937 Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig von Hessen und bei Rhein (of Hesse and by Rhine), who had reigned until 1918, had died at the age of 68. Despite of that the family was to gather in London for the wedding […]

Read More