The artists' colony was founded in 1899 by Ernest Ludwig, Grand Duke of Hesse.

Because of this addition, he amended his title to Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine and the name of the region was created.

He succeeded his brother Georg Donatus as the titular Grand Duke of Hesse after his death.

Described by his brother-in-law Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse as "tall and fair with delicate features and beautiful light green eyes".

Her younger brother, Ernst, became Grand Duke of Hesse.

Louis I, Grand Duke of Hesse (1753-1830).

The order became obsolete with the abdication of the last Grand Duke of Hesse in November 1918.

September 12 - Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse (d. 1892)

As a result, he amended his title to "Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine" and the name of the region was created.

Because of this addition, he amended his title to Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine.