Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria

Wittelsbach ruler of Bavaria and prince-elector (Kurfürst) of the Holy Roman Empire (1573–1651)
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Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria
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Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria

Summary

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on April 17, 1573[3]. He died in Ingolstadt[4]. He died on September 27, 1651[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria was born in Munich[2].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria died in Ingolstadt[4].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria was born on April 17, 1573[3].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria died on September 27, 1651[5].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria is buried at St. Michael's Church, Munich[8].
  • Burial took place at Brother Konrad Monastery[9].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's father was Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria[10].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's mother was Renata of Lorraine[11].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria was married to Elisabeth of Lorraine[12].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria was married to Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria[13].
  • A child of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria was Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria[14].
  • A child of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria was Maximilian Philipp Hieronymus, Duke of Bavaria-Leuchtenberg[15].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria held citizenship in Electorate of Bavaria[16].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria held the position of prince-elector of Bavaria[17].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria held the position of duke of Bavaria[18].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria held the position of Count Palatine of the Rhine[19].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria is recorded as male[21].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[23].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as duke[24].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's Commons category is recorded as Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria[25].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[26].
  • Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's given name is recorded as Maximilian[27].

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Origins and Family

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria was born in Munich[2]. He was born on April 17, 1573[3]. His father was Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria[10]. His mother was Renata of Lorraine[11].

Career and Affiliations

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's professions included aristocrat[6]. Positions held include prince-elector of Bavaria[17], a historical position[28]; duke of Bavaria[18], a hereditary title[29], in Duchy of Bavaria[30]; and Count Palatine of the Rhine[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elisabeth of Lorraine[12], an aristocrat[31], 1574–1635[32], of Germany[33] and Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria[13], a politician[34], 1610–1665[35], of Holy Roman Empire[36], awarded the Golden Rose[37]. Children include Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria[14], a politician[38], 1636–1679[39], of Electorate of Bavaria[40], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[41] and Maximilian Philipp Hieronymus, Duke of Bavaria-Leuchtenberg[15], an art collector[42], 1638–1705[43], of Germany[44], specialised in state administration[45]. Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria died on September 27, 1651[5]. He died in Ingolstadt[4]. Recorded place of burial include St. Michael's Church, Munich[8] and Brother Konrad Monastery[9].

Why It Matters

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria born?

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria was born in Munich[2].

Where did Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria die?

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria died in Ingolstadt[4].

Who were Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's parents?

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's father was Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria[10]. Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's mother was Renata of Lorraine[11].

Who was Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria married to?

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria's spouses include Elisabeth of Lorraine[12] and Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria[13].

What did Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria do for work?

Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria worked as aristocrat[6].

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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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