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Ludwig II of Bavaria
1845 – 1886
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryLudwig II, also called the Swan King or the Fairy Tale King, was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
August 25, 1845
Nymphenburg Palace
Date of death
June 13, 1886
Lake Starnberg
Citizenship
Kingdom of Bavaria
Occupations & fields
art collectormonarch
Awards & honours
Knight of the Order of the Golden FleeceOrder of the Black EagleOrder of St. AndrewOrder of Saint HubertMilitary Order of Max JosephMerit Order of the Bavarian Crown
- Field and occupation
- bavorský král
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