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  2. Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria. Ferdinand Maria (31 October 1636 – 26 May 1679) was a Wittelsbach ruler of Bavaria and a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 1651 to 1679. The Elector modernized the army and introduced Bavaria's first government code.

  3. Ferdinand Maria (31 October 1636 – 26 May 1679) was a Wittelsbach ruler of Bavaria and an elector ( Kurfürst) of the Holy Roman Empire from 1651 to 1679. The elector modernized the army and introduced Bavaria's first government code.

  4. May 22, 2024 · Ferdinand Maria (born Oct. 31, 1636, Munich—died May 26, 1679, Schleissheim, Bavaria) was the elector of Bavaria (1651–79), son of Maximilian I. A minor when he succeeded, he did much to repair the wounds caused by the Thirty Years’ War, encouraging agriculture and industries, and building or restoring numerous churches and monasteries.

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