Who was the mad king of Austria?
Who was the mad king of Austria? Discover why they called him the Mad King! Ludwig II was King of Bavaria between 1864 and 1886: while his reign did not see military success, he left behind an incredible architectural and artistic legacy. He lived an eccentric life but one that remains shrouded in mystery.
What happened to the Bavarian royal family?
With the revolution of 7 November 1918, the 738-year reign of the Wittelsbachs, the first monarchy in the German Empire, came to an end in Bavaria. After the Bavarian royal couple fled during the night of the revolution, the Eisner government tried to obtain an official resignation from the monarch.
Did King Ludwig have kids?
Ludwig and Therese had nine children: King Maximilian II (1811-1864) – married Princess Marie of Prussia, had issue. Princess Mathilde Caroline (1813-1862) – married Ludwig III, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, no issue. Prince Otto, later King Otto I of Greece (1815-1867) – married Duchess Amalie of Oldenburg, no ...
Who owns the Bavarian crown jewels?
As a result of the First World War, the German monarchies were abolished in 1918 and since then, Bavaria has not had a monarch. The Bavarian Crown Jewels are currently on display in the Treasury of the Residenz palace in Munich.
How tall was King Ludwig II?
Ludwig II of the Wittelsbach family, who was born on 25 August 1845 in Nymphenburg Palace, came to the throne at the age of eighteen, very young, very tall (193 cm), handsome - and hardly prepared for the enormous task.