Prince Karl of Hesse and by Rhine

Prince Karl of Hesse and by Rhine (Karl Wilhelm Ludwig; 23 April 1809 - 20 March 1877) was a German prince, officer and politician. He was the second surviving son of Louis II, Grand Duke of Hesse and Wilhelmine of Baden. The prince had a military career and became a general in the infantry of the army of the Grand Duchy of Hesse. He was also a member of the Landtag of Hesse. As his brother Grand Duke Louis III did not have children, he was succeeded by Prince Karl's ' eldest son, Grand Duke Louis IV.

Marriage
On 22 October 1836, he married Princess Elizabeth of Prussia in Berlin.

Issue

 * 1) Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse (12 September 1837 - 13 March 1892) Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (13 June 1877 – 13 March 1892); married, firstly, Princess Alice of the United Kingdom and had an issue. Married, secondly, Alexandrina Hutten-Czapska but marriage was annulled.
 * 2) Prince Heinrich of Hesse and by Rhine (1838-1900) married, firstly, Baroness Caroline of Nidda and had issue. Married, secondly, Baroness Emilie of Dornberg and had issue.
 * 3) Princess Anna of Hesse and by the Rhine (1843-1865) married Friedrich Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and had an issue.
 * 4) Prince Wilhelm of Hesse and by Rhine (1845 - 1900) married Baroness Josephine of Lichtenberg and had issue.

Titles and styles

 * 23 April 1809 - 14 August 1806 His Serene Highness Prince Karl of Hesse-Darmstadt.
 * 14 August 1806 - 20 March 1877 His Grand Ducal Highness Prince Karl of Hesse and by Rhine.