Louis IV of Bavaria

Duke of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor
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Louis IV of Bavaria
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Louis IV of Bavaria

Summary

Louis IV of Bavaria is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on April 1, 1282[3]. He passed away in Puch[4]. He died on October 11, 1347[5]. He worked as an emperor[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Louis IV of Bavaria was born in Munich[2].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria died in Puch[4].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria was born on April 1, 1282[3].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria was born on January 1, 1286[8].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria died on October 11, 1347[5].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria is buried at Frauenkirche[9].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria's father was Louis II, Duke of Bavaria[10].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria's mother was Matilda of Habsburg[11].
  • Among Louis IV of Bavaria's spouses was Beatrice of Silesia[12].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria was married to Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut[13].
  • A child of Louis IV of Bavaria was Louis V, Duke of Bavaria[14].
  • A child of Louis IV of Bavaria was Matilda of Bavaria, Margravine of Meissen[15].
  • A child of Louis IV of Bavaria was Stephen II, Duke of Bavaria[16].
  • A child of Louis IV of Bavaria was Margaret of Bavaria, Duchess of Slavonia[17].
  • A child of Louis IV of Bavaria was Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg[18].
  • A child of Louis IV of Bavaria was William I, Duke of Bavaria[19].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[20].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria's professions included emperor[6].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[21].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria held the position of duke of Bavaria[22].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Christianity[23].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria is recorded as male[24].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[26].
  • Louis IV of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as margrave[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis IV of Bavaria's place of birth was Munich[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 1, 1282[3] and January 1, 1286[8]. His father was Louis II, Duke of Bavaria[10]. His mother was Matilda of Habsburg[11].

Career and Affiliations

Louis IV of Bavaria worked as an emperor[6]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[21], a historical position[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0962[30] and duke of Bavaria[22], a hereditary title[31], in Duchy of Bavaria[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Beatrice of Silesia[12], an aristocrat[33], 1290–1322[34], of Poland[35] and Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut[13], a politician[36], 1311–1356[37]. Children include Louis V, Duke of Bavaria[14], a sovereign[38], 1315–1361[39], of Germany[40]; Matilda of Bavaria, Margravine of Meissen[15], an aristocrat[41], 1313–1346[42]; Stephen II, Duke of Bavaria[16], 1319–1375[43]; Margaret of Bavaria, Duchess of Slavonia[17], a politician[44], 1325–1374[45]; Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg[18], a sovereign[46], 1328–1365[47], of Germany[48]; and William I, Duke of Bavaria[19], a politician[49], 1330–1389[50], of Germany[51], awarded the Order of the Garter[52]. Louis IV of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Christianity[23].

Death and Burial

Louis IV of Bavaria died on October 11, 1347[5]. He died in Puch[4]. The cause of death was stroke[53]. Burial took place at Frauenkirche[9].

Why It Matters

Louis IV of Bavaria has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Louis IV of Bavaria born?

Louis IV of Bavaria's place of birth was Munich[2].

Where did Louis IV of Bavaria die?

Louis IV of Bavaria passed away in Puch[4].

Who were Louis IV of Bavaria's parents?

Louis IV of Bavaria's father was Louis II, Duke of Bavaria[10]. Louis IV of Bavaria's mother was Matilda of Habsburg[11].

Who was Louis IV of Bavaria married to?

Louis IV of Bavaria's spouses include Beatrice of Silesia[12] and Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut[13].

What did Louis IV of Bavaria do for work?

Louis IV of Bavaria worked as emperor[6].

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  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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