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Ludwig II (2012), Bavaria pictures. 23. He Sparked Scandalous Gossip. Ludwig strongly favored Hornig, and soon, the groom had become the Crown Equerry and Master of the Horse. Together, they entertained numerous interludes, taking their clandestine meetings to remote castles and chalets. Unfortunately, the king took it a step too far.
This year is the 125th anniversary of the death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The 'fairytale king' or 'Märchenkönig" died at the age of 40 in mysterious circumstances in 1886, when his lifeless body was found floating in Lake Starnberg, south of Munich, together with the corpse of his physician. To commemorate his death, the Bavarian state ...
Nov 13, 2023 · King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886) was found dead in a lake on 13 June 1886. The death was officially declared a suicide, yet many believe that Ludwig was murdered, most likely on the orders of the Bavarian government, which had declared that Ludwig was mad and incapable of ruling only three days earlier.
Critics reviews. A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of Richard Wagner and his music.
Ludwig II of Bavaria. Ludwig II (25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886), sometimes called the Swan King, the Fairy Tale King, or the Mad King, was king of Bavaria from 1864 until his death. He was known for his extravagant personality and deep fascination with art and architecture, commissioning multiple lavish palaces (most notably Neuschwanstein ...
A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of Richard Wagner and his music. From his ingenuous political commitment to his obsessive construction of extravagant palaces and to his gradual withdrawal into a lonely dream world, an epic narrative ...
Aug 25, 2020 · Bavarian King Ludwig II was born 175 years ago on August 25th. To mark the occasion join us on a photographic tour of his unusual castles, magnificent palaces and secret retreats.
