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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ludwig_II_of_BavariaLudwig II of Bavaria - Wikipedia

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   Early life Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria (left) with his parents and his younger brother, Prince Otto, in 1860. Born at Nymphenburg Palace, which is located in what is today part of central Munich, he was the elder son of Maximilian II of Bavaria and Marie of Prussia, Crown Prince and Princess of Bavaria, who became King and Queen in 1848 after the abdication of the former's father, Ludwig I ...

   • Reign: 10 March 1864 – 13 June 1886
   • Mother: Marie of Prussia

   • Father: Maximilian II of Bavaria
   • Successor: Otto

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3. www.exploring-castles.com › ludwig_ii_of_bavariaLudwig II of Bavaria - The Eccentric Life and Castles of 'Mad ...

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   Ludwig II’s Monogram. Suddenly, when King Ludwig was just 18, he was forced onto the throne. His father died quickly, and most unexpectedly, of sepsis; and the young Ludwig was thrust into becoming King Ludwig II of Bavaria with very little preparation or forewarning. Ludwig became king in 1865, and experienced a terrible defeat two years ...

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4. www.historicmysteries.com › history › ludwig-ii-swanLudwig II of Bavaria: The Tragic Tale of the Swan King

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   Jul 25, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of the eccentric and extravagant king who built fairy-tale castles and was obsessed with French culture and Richard Wagner. Discover how his fascination with fantasy and his role as monarch clashed and led to his mysterious death.

5. neuschwanstein.de › englisch › ludwigKing Ludwig II of Bavaria - Neuschwanstein Castle

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   Short biography. Born on 25th August 1845 in Schloss Nymphenburg. King of Bavaria 1864–1886. Died on 13th June 1886 in Lake Starnberg. King Ludwig II in Bavarian general's. uniform with coronation mantle, painting by Ferdinand Piloty, 1865. Photo: Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung/Schwenk.

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6. www.german-way.com › featured-bios › king-ludwig-iiKing Ludwig II of Bavaria • The German Way & More

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Ludwig II, the Swan King, who ruled Bavaria from 1864 to 1886. Discover his mysterious death, his extravagant castles, his patronage of Wagner, and his love of swans.

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   Was Ludwig II a king?

   • Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 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.

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   Who is 'mad' King Ludwig II of Bavaria?

   • ‘Mad’ King Ludwig II of Bavaria is an alluring and enigmatic figure. This crazed king was responsible for building some of the most impressive castles in Europe. The reason that the ‘Fairytale King’ is so interesting is as he’s surrounded in real mystery. There are so many unanswered questions about the life of King Ludwig.

   Ludwig II of Bavaria - The Eccentric Life and Castles of 'Mad King

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   What was Ludwig II known for?

   • Ludwig II , also called the Swan King or the Fairy Tale King , 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".

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   How did Ludwig II of Bavaria relate to Wagner?

   • Ludwig II of Bavaria was obsessed with the work of Wagner. From his adolescence, he was enthralled by Wagner’s opera, and the rich German mythology which the music was based upon. Indeed, one of Ludwig’s first actions when he became king was to summon Wagner to his court. Wagner and Ludwig had, in many respects, a synergistic relationship.

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8. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleNeuschwanstein is the Most Visited Castle in Germany

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   Dec 20, 2017 · Long before it helped to inspire Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, Neuschwanstein was a refuge for Germany’s King Ludwig II of Bavaria who spent much of his kingdom’s fortune building ...

9. www.wikiwand.com › en › Ludwig_II_of_BavariaLudwig II of Bavaria - Wikiwand

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   Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 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.

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