König Ludwig der 2. von Bayern (King Ludwig II of Bavaria)
Life and Lifestyle of King Ludwig
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- Family background:
- Wittelsbach Royal Family:
- Ludwig’s family consisted of:
- parents: King Maximilian II (1811 to 1864)
Queen Marie of Prussia (1825 to 1889) - brother: Otto I (1848 to 1916)
- grandfather: Ludwig I (1786 to 1868).
- parents: King Maximilian II (1811 to 1864)
- Ludwig was born in the royal family Nymphenburg Castle in Munich.
- Ludwig’s family consisted of:
- Personal facts: born—25 August 1845 and died—13 June 1886
- Ludwig was born under the star sign Jungfrau (Virgo).
- Ludwig practiced the Catholic religion.
- People gave him nicknames, but loved him and still is their favorite king: "Grail King" / "fairy-tale king" / "castle Builder" / "Mad King of Bavaria."
- Ludwig reigned as King of Bavaria from 1864 to 1886.
- The total amount of money spent on his 3 castles was roughly 31,221,458 Marks.
- Ludwig only lived 130 days at Neuschwanstein Castle.
- Time Table of Ludwig’s life: 1845 to 1886
- Wittelsbach Royal Family:
- Ludwig the person
- Childhood and youth:
- Most of his upbringing was spent at Hohenschwangau Castle.
- Since he spent a major part of his youth at the castle, he developed a dislike for royal and political life.
- This period of time had a great effect upon his personal life, his love for the outdoors, and his passion for ancient Germanic legends.
- Introduction to Richard Wagner’s music and opera, "Lohengrin"
- Most of his upbringing was spent at Hohenschwangau Castle.
- What kind of person was Ludwig?
- Characteristics and traits
- Personality
- Major people who influenced his life
- parents: King Maximilian 2 of Bavaria and Queen Marie of Prussia
- Louis XIV of France (1638 to 1715)
- Chancellor Otto von Bismarck of Prussia in 1863
- composer Richard Wagner from 1864 to 1865
- fiancée Princess Sophie, Duchess of Bavaria and sister of Austrian Empress Elizabeth, also his cousin, from January 22 to October 10, 1867
- Ludwig's lifestyle and habits
- Musical relationship with composer Richard Wagner and promoted his works from 1864 to 1865
- Role of women in Ludwig’s life
- Ludwig’s closet
- Ludwig’s withdrawal from life as a king and becoming a recluse
- Childhood and youth:
- Events during his life:
- Ludwig became king at age of 19 on March 10, 1864.
- Relationship with Prussia
- Struggle for power between Prussia, Bavaria, and Austria
- Austro-Prussian War or Seven Weeks’ War (1866)
- Franco-Prussian War (1870 to 1871)
- Conspiracy, intrigue, set-up, and deposition
- Ludwig’s last days
- Ludwig’s death and aftermath
- Ludwig became king at age of 19 on March 10, 1864.