Louis II, Landgrave of Hesse

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Landgrave
gptkbp:birthDate 1604-05-07
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Elizabeth's_Church,_Marburg
gptkbp:children gptkb:George_II,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkb:Amalie,_Landgravine_of_Hesse
gptkb:Margaret_of_Hesse
gptkb:William_VI,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkb:Louis,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkbp:deathDate 1671-03-24
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Hessian_dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Philip_I,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Hesse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Louis II, Landgrave of Hesse
gptkbp:knownFor Military leadership
Cultural patronage
Promotion of science
Support of the arts
Political reforms
Support of the arts and culture
Promotion of education
Support of the arts and sciences
Establishment of public libraries
Advocacy for religious tolerance
Promotion of public health initiatives
Promotion of social welfare programs
Cultural exchanges with other regions
Promotion of peace initiatives
Advocacy for environmental conservation
Promotion of civic engagement
Promotion of trade
Promotion of cultural heritage preservation
Encouragement of artistic expression
Advancement of women's rights in education
Establishment of universities
Support of historical documentation
Strengthening of the military
Support of religious institutions
Encouragement of agricultural development
Involvement in the Thirty Years' War
Support of local industries
Support of international diplomacy
Construction of palaces
Support of local craftsmen
Development of Hesse's economy
Diplomatic_relations_with_France
Support_of_Protestantism
Civic_improvements_in_Kassel
Strengthening_of_Hesse
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Christine_of_Saxony
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Kassel
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Kassel
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Louis_I,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkbp:reignEnd 1671
gptkbp:reignStart 1627
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse Amalie of Hanau
gptkbp:successor gptkb:William_VI,_Landgrave_of_Hesse
gptkbp:title Landgrave