George I, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt

George I of Hesse-Darmstadt was the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1567 to 1596.

Early life

Born on 10 September 1547 in Kassel, he was the fourth son of Philip I the Magnanimous of Hesse and his wife, Christine of Saxony.

Biography

Following his father's death in 1567, Hesse was divided between his four sons. George I received the upper County of Katzenelnbogen and selected Darmstadt as his residence. He died on 7 February 1596 and the Landgraviate was passed to his son Louis.

Marriages and issue

On 17 August 1572 he married Countess Magdalene of Lippe. They had 10 children.

Philip William, Hereditary prince, died young
Louis V, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
Christine
Elisabeth
Marie Hedwig
Philip III, Landgrave of Hesse-Butzbach
Anna
Frederick I, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg
Magdalene died in infancy
John died in infancy

On 25 May 1589 he married Duchess Eleonore of Württemberg. They had 1 child:

Henry. Died young

Death

George I Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt died on 7 February 1596 in Darmstadt, Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt, Holy Roman Empire. He was interred, along with both of his wives, in a family crypt in the City Church of Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany.