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The House of Wittelsbach (German: Haus Wittelsbach) is a former Bavarian dynasty, with branches that have ruled over territories including the Electorate of Bavaria, the Electoral Palatinate, the Electorate of Cologne, Holland, Zeeland, Sweden (with Swedish-ruled Finland), Denmark, Norway, Hungary, Bohemia, and Greece.
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Religion. Catholicism. Franz Bonaventura Adalbert Maria...
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A schematic plan of the former castle. Wittelsbach Castle...
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Historical Background. "H ouse of Wittelsbach, German noble family that provided rulers of Bavaria and of the Rhenish Palatinate until the 20 th century. The name was taken from the Castle of Wittelsbach, which formerly stood near Aichach on the Paar in Bavaria. In 1124, Otto V, Count of Scheyern (died 1155) removed the residence of his family ...
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Mar 23, 2024 · Category. : House of Wittelsbach. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Deutsch: Das Haus Wittelsbach ist eines der ältesten deutschen Adelsgeschlechter. Aus ihm gingen jahrhundertelang die bayerischen, pfälzischen und jülich-bergischen Herrscher hervor. House of Wittelsbach.
The House of Wittelsbach ( German: Haus Wittelsbach) is a former Bavarian dynasty, with branches that have ruled over territories including the Electorate of Bavaria, the Electoral Palatinate, the Electorate of Cologne, Holland, Zeeland, Sweden (with Swedish-ruled Finland ), Denmark, Norway, Hungary, Bohemia, and Greece.
Prince Adalbert of Bavaria (1828–1875) Prince Adalbert of Bavaria (1886–1970) Princess Adelgunde of Bavaria. Princess Adelgunde of Bavaria (1870–1958) Adolf, Count Palatine of the Rhine. Adolf, Duke of Bavaria. Adolph John I, Count Palatine of Kleeburg. Adolph John II, Count Palatine of Kleeburg.
Berthold, Margrave in Bavaria (died 980), was the ancestor of Otto I, Count of Scheyern (died 1072), whose third son Otto II, Count of Scheyern acquired the castle of Wittelsbach (near Aichach). The Counts of Scheyern left Scheyern Castle (constructed around 940) in 1119 for Wittelsbach Castle and established Scheyern Abbey.
