Background
BATTENBERG, His (or Her) Serene Highness Prince Louis Alexander of was born on May 24, 1854 in Gratz (Austria). Son of Prince Alexander of Hesse, and grandson of Louis II., Grand Duke of Hesse.
BATTENBERG, His (or Her) Serene Highness Prince Louis Alexander of was born on May 24, 1854 in Gratz (Austria). Son of Prince Alexander of Hesse, and grandson of Louis II., Grand Duke of Hesse.
Two d. Protestant. Was naturalised British subject and entered Royal Navy as Naval Cadet, 1SGS. Sub-Lieutenant 1874; Lieutenant 1870. Commander, 1885; Captain 1891.
Served in Egyptian War, 1SS2 (medal and Khedive’s star). Director of Naval Intelligence, 1902- 1904. Rear-Admiral, 1904; Commanding Second Cruiser Squadron, 1904-6.
Second in Command Mediterranean, 1906-8. Elder Brother of Trinity House. Fellow Royal Numismatic Society. G.; K. Personal Aide-de-camp to the King; Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Fleet, 1908.
Clubs: Marlborough, United Service, Naval and Military, Bachelors’, Bath.
Heir: Prince George.