Ludwig II of Bavaria

Also known as Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm, Swan King, der Märchenkönig, the Fairy Tale King, Ludwig II

King of Bavaria (1845–1886)

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Ludwig II was a 19th-century King of Bavaria known for his extravagant building projects and increasingly eccentric behavior during his reign from 1845 to 1886. His life and mysterious death have made him a notable historical figure whose legacy continues to fascinate people interested in European royalty and history.

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Born: 1845
Died: 1886
Works: 3

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"Hätt' ich Flügel, um mich zu Dir schwingen zu können, ..."
Das geheime Tagebuch König Ludwigs II. von Bayern, 1869-1886
König Ludwig II. und Richard Wagner

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Type: Person
Active from: 1845-08-25
Active to: 1886-06-13

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Ludwig II (Louis II;Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; German: [ˈluːtvɪç ˈɔto ˈfʁiː.dʁɪç ˈvɪlˌhɛlm]; 25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886), also called the Swan King or the Fairy Tale King (der Märchenkönig), was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He also held the titles of Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, Duke of Franconia and Duke in Swabia. Outside Germany, he is at times called "the Mad King" or Mad King Ludwig.