Landgrave of Hesse

The Landgrave of Hesse was a noble title used in Germany, specifically referring to a ruler in the region of Hesse. The title "Landgrave" indicates a noble rank, equivalent to a count, who governed a specific territory. The Landgraves of Hesse played significant roles in medieval and early modern European politics, especially during the Protestant Reformation when Hesse became a center for Protestantism. The most notable landgrave was Philip I, who promoted education and religious reform. The title is now historical, as Hesse is part of modern Germany, which is governed as a republic.