Prince Maximilian of Hesse-Kassel
1894–1914 (age 20)
Biography
Prince Maximilian of Hesse-Kassel was a German military officer who served with distinction in the early twentieth century. Born into the noble House of Hesse-Kassel, he pursued a military career befitting his aristocratic station.
His service to the military was cut short by his untimely death in 1914, during a period of significant change in European affairs. He was laid to rest at Kronberg Castle, reflecting his prominent family standing.