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German Prince Louis of Battenberg's British navy career was enviable but his promotions were controversial. He married his cousin Pss. Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine in 1884; one of his grandchildren was Prince Philip (1921-2021). When the First World War began it brought seismic changes for Louis.

Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st marquess of Milford Haven, also called (until 1917) Louis Alexander, Prince Of Battenberg, (born May 24, 1854, Graz, Austria—died Sept. 11, 1921, London, Eng.), British admiral of the fleet and first sea lord, who was responsible, with Winston Churchill, for the total mobilization of the fleet prior to World ...

Alan John Barnard. Battenberg family, a family that rose to international prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, the name being a revival of a medieval title. Its notable members included Prince Philip, who was married to England’s Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about the family.

Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854–1921) from 1917 Louis Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven: Alexander (1886–1960) from 1917 Alexander Mountbatten, Marquess of Carisbrooke: Leopold (1889–1922) from 1917 Lord Leopold Mountbatten: Prince Maurice of Battenberg (1891–1914) Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887–1969) Queen of Spain ...

At family gatherings, Victoria had often met Prince Louis of Battenberg, who was her first cousin once removed and a member of a morganatic branch of the Hessian royal family. Prince Louis had adopted British nationality and was serving as an officer in the Royal Navy .

See all related content →. Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten, original name Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas, prince of Battenberg, (born June 25, 1900, Frogmore House, Windsor, Eng.—died Aug. 27, 1979, Donegal Bay, off Mullaghmore, County Sligo, Ire.), British statesman, naval leader, and the last viceroy of India.