Landgrave Maurice (The Learned) of House Hesse-Kassel (Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel)

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Maurice, known as The Learned, was born on May 25th, 1572.  The Learned's father was Landgrave William The 4. of House Hesse-Kassel and his mother was Lan Sabine of House Württemberg.  His paternal grandparents were Landgrave Philip The 1. of House Hesse and Landgravine Christine of House Wettin.  He was an only child.  He died at the age of 59 on March 15th, 1632.