Gottfried, 8th Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg
1897–1960 (age 63)
Biography
Gottfried, 8th Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, was a member of the prominent Hohenlohe family, one of the significant aristocratic houses of southern Germany. Born in 1897, he inherited his title and the responsibilities associated with his noble station, residing in Langenburg where the family maintained their ancestral seat.
As a politician, the Prince engaged in public affairs during a period of considerable upheaval in German history. He passed away in 1960, having witnessed the transformation of the German state and the changing role of the aristocracy in modern society.