Grand Duchy of Hesse

Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine
Großherzogtum Hessen und bei Rhein
1806–1918
Flag of Hesse
Flag
Coat of arms of Hesse
Coat of arms
Grand Ducal Hesse within the German Empire
Grand Ducal Hesse within the German Empire
CapitalDarmstadt
GovernmentMonarchy
Grand Duke 
• 180630
Louis I
• 183048
Louis II
• 184877
Louis III
• 187792
Louis IV
• 18921918
Ernest Louis
History 
• Established
13 August 1806 1806
• German Revolution
9 November 1918 1918
Area
1910[1]7,688.36 km2 (2,968.49 sq mi)
Population
• 1910[1]
1282051
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt
Volksstaat Hessen
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The Grand Duchy of Hesse (German: Großherzogtum Hessen) was a former state that existed in modern-day Germany. It was formed in 1806 after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire as a result of the actions of Napoleon, who then elevated the former Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt to the level of grand duchy. For this reason, this state was occasionally known simply as Hesse-Darmstadt.

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