Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg
Frederick II of Hesse-Homburg (German: Friedrich II. von Hessen-Homburg), also known as the Prince of Homburg (30 March 1633 – 24 January 1708) was Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg. He was also a successful and experienced general for the crowns of both Sweden and of Brandenburg, but is best remembered as the eponymous hero of Heinrich von Kleist's play Der Prinz von Homburg.
Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg | |
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| Born | 30 March 1633 Homburg |
| Died | 23 January 1708 (aged 74) Homburg |
| Noble family | House of Hesse |
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| Father | Frederick I, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg |
| Mother | Margaret Elisabeth of Leiningen-Westerburg |
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