From a non reigning branch of the House of Hesse, Prince Wilhelm was closely related to the reigning Darmstadt line through his aunt, Princess Eleonore, who was married to Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse.
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Among those patronized in this cultural flourish was Baroque composer Christoph Graupner; also bringing into his service architect Louis Remy de la Fosse for his extensive building program.
Dorothea Charlotte of Brandenburg-Ansbach (28 November 1661, Ansbach – 15 November 1705, Darmstadt) was a German noblewomen, and by her marriage to Ernest Louis countess of Hesse-Darmstadt.