Ludwig II of Bavaria

King of Bavaria (1845–1886)
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Ludwig II of Bavaria
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Ludwig II of Bavaria

Summary

Ludwig II of Bavaria is a human[1]. Born in Nymphenburg Palace[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1845[3]. He died in Lake Starnberg[4]. He died on June 13, 1886[5]. He worked as an art collector[6] and monarch[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nymphenburg Palace[2], Ludwig II of Bavaria…
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria passed away in Lake Starnberg[4].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria was born on August 25, 1845[3].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria died on June 13, 1886[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Michael's Church, Munich[9].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's father was Maximilian II of Bavaria[10].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's mother was Marie of Prussia[11].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[12].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's professions included art collector[6].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's professions included monarch[7].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria held the position of King of Bavaria[13].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria received the Order of the Black Eagle[15].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria received the Order of St. Andrew[16].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria received the Order of Saint Hubert[17].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria received the Military Order of Max Joseph[18].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria received the Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[19].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria is recorded as male[21].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[23].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[24].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as king[25].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig II of Bavaria[26].
  • Ludwig II of Bavaria's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig II of Bavaria's place of birth was Nymphenburg Palace[2]. He was born on August 25, 1845[3]. His father was Maximilian II of Bavaria[10]. His mother was Marie of Prussia[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6] and monarch[7]. Ludwig II of Bavaria held the position of King of Bavaria[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14], a grade of an order[28]; Order of the Black Eagle[15], an order[29], in Kingdom of Prussia[30], founded in 1701[31]; Order of St. Andrew[16], an order[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1698[34]; Order of Saint Hubert[17], an order of chivalry[35], in Kingdom of Bavaria[36], founded in 1473[37]; Military Order of Max Joseph[18], a military decoration[38], in Kingdom of Bavaria[39], founded in 1806[40]; and Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[19], an order of merit[41], in Kingdom of Bavaria[42], founded in 1808[43].

Personal Life

Ludwig II of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].

Death and Burial

Ludwig II of Bavaria died on June 13, 1886[5]. He died in Lake Starnberg[4]. The cause of death was drowning[44]. He is buried at St. Michael's Church, Munich[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ludwig II of Bavaria include Kong Ludvigøyane[45], an island[46], in Norway[47].

Why It Matters

Ludwig II of Bavaria has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Kong Ludvigøyane[45], an island[46], in Norway[47].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig II of Bavaria born?

Born in Nymphenburg Palace[2], Ludwig II of Bavaria…

Where did Ludwig II of Bavaria die?

Ludwig II of Bavaria passed away in Lake Starnberg[4].

Who were Ludwig II of Bavaria's parents?

Ludwig II of Bavaria's father was Maximilian II of Bavaria[10]. Ludwig II of Bavaria's mother was Marie of Prussia[11].

What did Ludwig II of Bavaria do for work?

Ludwig II of Bavaria worked as art collector[6] and monarch[7].

What awards did Ludwig II of Bavaria receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14], Order of the Black Eagle[15], Order of St. Andrew[16], and Order of Saint Hubert[17].

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  2. [4] . Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [44] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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