Margrave of Baden

The Margrave of Baden was a noble title for the ruler of a region called Baden in southwestern Germany. Historically, a margrave was a military governor responsible for defending frontier areas. Baden evolved from a margraviate into a margravial state, and later became a grand duchy, within the Holy Roman Empire and later Germany. The title signifies authority over the Baden territory, which later became part of modern Germany. The ruling family played significant roles in regional politics, diplomacy, and cultural development over centuries.