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Ludwig II of Bavaria

1845–1886 · Wittelsbach

King of Bavaria. Born at Nymphenburg Palace. Died at Lake Starnberg.

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Reigned

1864–1886

King of Bavaria

Found dead in Lake Starnberg

Ludwig II of Bavaria spent his own fortune on Neuschwanstein and other castles. In June 1886 his ministers had him declared insane and deposed; days later he and his psychiatrist were found dead in shallow water in Lake Starnberg.

Family

Father: Maximilian II of Bavaria
Mother: Marie of Prussia
Siblings (1): Otto, King of Bavaria 1848

Related to

Ludwig II of Bavaria was the 29× great-grandson of Charlemagne.
Ludwig II of Bavaria was the second cousin twice removed of Victoria.
Ludwig II of Bavaria was the third cousin 6 times removed of Louis XIV of France.