The history of Hesse began in 1568 with the death of Philip of Hesse, the Landgraviate of Hesse (German: Landgrafschaft Hessen), a German Principality of the Holy Roman Empire, was divided between his sons.
The history of Hesse began in 1568 with the death of Philip of Hesse, the Landgraviate of Hesse (German: Landgrafschaft Hessen). Hesse was a German Principality of the Holy Roman Empire and upon the death of Philip, it was divided between his sons.