Louis II, Grand Duke of Baden explained

Louis II
Succession:Grand Duke of Baden
Reign:24 April 1852 – 22 January 1858
Regent:Frederick
Predecessor:Leopold I
Successor:Frederick I
House:House of Zähringen
Father:Leopold I, Grand Duke of Baden
Mother:Sophie of Sweden
Birth Place:Karlsruhe, Grand Duchy of Baden
Death Place:Karlsruhe, Grand Duchy of Baden
Religion:Lutheranism

Louis II (German: Ludwig II.; 15 August 1824 – 22 January 1858) was Grand Duke of Baden from 24 April 1852 to his death in 1858. He was the son of Leopold I, Grand Duke of Baden, and Princess Sophie of Sweden.

Louis succeeded his father as Grand Duke of Baden on 24 April 1852. His brother Frederick acted as regent, because Louis had mental illness. However, in 1856, Frederick became grand duke as well. He was also an honorary citizen of Karlsruhe.