Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria

Summary

Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Schwetzingen^[2]. He was born on May 27, 1756^[3]. He died in Munich^[4]. He died on October 13, 1825^[5]. He worked as an aristocrat^[6], art collector^[7], statesperson^[8], and politician^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was born in Schwetzingen^[2].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria died in Munich^[4].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was born on May 27, 1756^[3].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria died on October 13, 1825^[5].
• Burial took place at Theatine Church^[11].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's father was Frederick Michael, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken^[12].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's mother was Countess Palatine Maria Franziska of Sulzbach^[13].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was married to Landgravine Augusta Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt^[14].
• Among Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's spouses was Caroline of Baden^[15].
• A child of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was Ludwig I of Bavaria^[16].
• A child of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was Princess Augusta Amalia of Bavaria^[17].
• A child of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was Caroline Augusta of Bavaria^[18].
• A child of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was Prince Karl Theodor of Bavaria^[19].
• A child of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria^[20].
• A child of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria was Amalie Auguste of Bavaria^[21].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria held citizenship in Electorate of Bavaria^[22].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria^[23].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's professions included aristocrat^[6].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria worked as an art collector^[7].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria worked as a statesperson^[8].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria worked as a politician^[9].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's field of work was state administration^[24].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's field of work was politics^[25].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's field of work was governance^[26].
• Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Elector^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Schwetzingen^[2], Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria… he was born on May 27, 1756^[3]. His father was Frederick Michael, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken^[12]. His mother was Countess Palatine Maria Franziska of Sulzbach^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat^[6], art collector^[7], statesperson^[8], and politician^[9]. Fields of work include state administration^[24], politics^[25], and governance^[26]. Positions held include Prince-Elector^[27], a historical position^[28]; King of Bavaria^[29], a historical position^[30], in Kingdom of Bavaria^[31]; duke^[32], a noble title^[33]; and count^[34], a noble title^[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[36], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[37], Order of St. Andrew^[38], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Joseph^[39], Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary^[40], and Royal Fellow of the Royal Society^[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Landgravine Augusta Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt^[14], an aristocrat^[42], 1765–1796^[43], of Germany^[44] and Caroline of Baden^[15], a monarch^[45], 1776–1841^[46], of Grand Duchy of Baden^[47], awarded the Order of Saint Elisabeth^[48]. Children include Ludwig I of Bavaria^[16], a poet^[49], 1786–1868^[50], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[51]; Princess Augusta Amalia of Bavaria^[17], an aristocrat^[52], 1788–1851^[53], of Kingdom of Bavaria^[54]; Caroline Augusta of Bavaria^[18], an aristocrat^[55], 1792–1873^[56], of Kingdom of Bavaria^[57], awarded the Golden Rose^[58]; Prince Karl Theodor of Bavaria^[19], a military officer^[59], 1795–1875^[60], of Kingdom of Bavaria^[61], awarded the Order of St. Andrew^[62]; Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria^[20], a politician^[63], 1801–1873^[64], of Kingdom of Bavaria^[65], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle^[66]; and Amalie Auguste of Bavaria^[21], 1801–1877^[67], of Kingdom of Saxony^[68]. Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[69].

Death and Burial

Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria died on October 13, 1825^[5]. He died in Munich^[4]. He is buried at Theatine Church^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria include Maxvorstadt^[70], a borough of Munich^[71], in Germany^[72], founded in 1992^[73]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[74], a public research university^[75], in Germany^[76], founded in 1472^[77], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[78]; Max-Joseph-Platz^[79], a square^[80], in Germany^[81], founded in 1802^[82]; University of Würzburg^[83], a public university^[84], in Germany^[85], founded in 1402^[86], headquartered in Würzburg^[87]; and Max-Joseph Bridge^[88], an arch bridge^[89], in Germany^[90], founded in 1902^[91].

Why It Matters

Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[92]

Entities named for him include Maxvorstadt^[70], a borough of Munich^[71], in Germany^[72], founded in 1992^[73]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[74], a public research university^[75], in Germany^[76], founded in 1472^[77], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[78]; Max-Joseph-Platz^[79], a square^[80], in Germany^[81], founded in 1802^[82]; University of Würzburg^[83], a public university^[84], in Germany^[85], founded in 1402^[86], headquartered in Würzburg^[87]; and Max-Joseph Bridge^[88], an arch bridge^[89], in Germany^[90], founded in 1902^[91].

FAQs

Where was Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria born?

Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's place of birth was Schwetzingen^[2].

Where did Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria die?

Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria died in Munich^[4].

Who were Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's parents?

Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's father was Frederick Michael, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken^[12]. Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's mother was Countess Palatine Maria Franziska of Sulzbach^[13].

Who was Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria married to?

Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria's spouses include Landgravine Augusta Wilhelmina of Hesse-Darmstadt^[14] and Caroline of Baden^[15].

What did Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria do for work?

Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria worked as aristocrat^[6], art collector^[7], statesperson^[8], and politician^[9].

What awards did Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[36], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[37], Order of St. Andrew^[38], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Joseph^[39].