Ludwig I of Bavaria

King of Bavaria (1786-1868)
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Ludwig I of Bavaria
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Ludwig I of Bavaria

Summary

Ludwig I of Bavaria is a human[1]. His place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on August 25, 1786[3]. He died in Nice[4]. He died on February 29, 1868[5]. He worked as a poet[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Strasbourg[2], Ludwig I of Bavaria…
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria died in Nice[4].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria was born on August 25, 1786[3].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria died on February 29, 1868[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Boniface’s Abbey[8].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria is buried at Altötting[9].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria's father was Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria[10].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria's mother was Landgravine Augusta Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt[11].
  • Among Ludwig I of Bavaria's spouses was Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen[12].
  • A child of Ludwig I of Bavaria was Otto of Greece[13].
  • A child of Ludwig I of Bavaria was Maximilian II of Bavaria[14].
  • A child of Ludwig I of Bavaria was Princess Mathilde Caroline of Bavaria[15].
  • A child of Ludwig I of Bavaria was Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria[16].
  • A child of Ludwig I of Bavaria was Princess Adelgunde of Bavaria[17].
  • A child of Ludwig I of Bavaria was Princess Hildegard Louise of Bavaria[18].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria worked as a poet[6].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria held the position of King of Bavaria[19].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria was educated at University of Göttingen[20].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria received the Order of Saint Hubert[23].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria received the Order of St. Andrew[24].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria received the Military Order of Max Joseph[25].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria received the Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[26].
  • Ludwig I of Bavaria was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig I of Bavaria was born in Strasbourg[2]. He was born on August 25, 1786[3]. His father was Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria[10]. His mother was Landgravine Augusta Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt[11].

Education

Ludwig I of Bavaria was educated at University of Göttingen[20].

Career and Affiliations

Ludwig I of Bavaria's professions included poet[6]. He held the position of King of Bavaria[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22], a grade of an order[30]; Order of Saint Hubert[23]; Order of St. Andrew[24]; Military Order of Max Joseph[25]; and Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[26].

Personal Life

Among Ludwig I of Bavaria's spouses was Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen[12]. Children include Otto of Greece[13], a politician[31], 1815–1867[32], of Kingdom of Bavaria[33], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34]; Maximilian II of Bavaria[14], a politician[35], 1811–1864[36], of Kingdom of Bavaria[37], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[38], specialised in governance[39]; Princess Mathilde Caroline of Bavaria[15], an aristocrat[40], 1813–1862[41], of Kingdom of Bavaria[42]; Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria[16], a regent[43], 1821–1912[44], of Kingdom of Bavaria[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[46], specialised in property management[47]; Princess Adelgunde of Bavaria[17], a politician[48], 1823–1914[49], of Kingdom of Bavaria[50], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[51]; and Princess Hildegard Louise of Bavaria[18], 1825–1864[52], of Kingdom of Bavaria[53], awarded the Order of Theresa[54]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[55].

Death and Burial

Ludwig I of Bavaria died on February 29, 1868[5]. He died in Nice[4]. Recorded place of burial include St. Boniface’s Abbey[8] and Altötting[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ludwig I of Bavaria include Ludwigshafen[56], a big city[57], in Germany[58]; Ludwigstraße[59], a street[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1830[62]; Ludwigsorden[63], an order[64], in Kingdom of Bavaria[65], founded in 1827[66]; and Ludwig bridge Munich[67], a road bridge[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1935[70].

Why It Matters

Ludwig I of Bavaria has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include Ludwigshafen[56], a big city[57], in Germany[58]; Ludwigstraße[59], a street[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1830[62]; Ludwigsorden[63], an order[64], in Kingdom of Bavaria[65], founded in 1827[66]; and Ludwig bridge Munich[67], a road bridge[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1935[70].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig I of Bavaria born?

Ludwig I of Bavaria was born in Strasbourg[2].

Where did Ludwig I of Bavaria die?

Ludwig I of Bavaria passed away in Nice[4].

Who were Ludwig I of Bavaria's parents?

Ludwig I of Bavaria's father was Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria[10]. Ludwig I of Bavaria's mother was Landgravine Augusta Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt[11].

Who was Ludwig I of Bavaria married to?

Ludwig I of Bavaria's spouses include Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen[12].

What did Ludwig I of Bavaria do for work?

Ludwig I of Bavaria worked as poet[6].

Where did Ludwig I of Bavaria go to school?

Ludwig I of Bavaria was educated at University of Göttingen[20].

What awards did Ludwig I of Bavaria receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22], Order of Saint Hubert[23], and Order of St. Andrew[24].

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