Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886), [1] also called the Swan King or the Fairy Tale King (der Märchenkönig), was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his …

‘Mad’ King Ludwig II of Bavaria is an alluring and enigmatic figure. This crazed king was responsible for building some of the most impressive castles in Europe. The reason that the …

2022年8月28日 · Ludwig II (also known as the Swan King or the Fairy Tale King) was King of Bavaria until his death in 1886. During his reign, he used all his private money for his artistic …

2022年7月25日 · “I want to remain an eternal mystery to myself and others”, stated King Ludwig II of Bavaria. What happened when the king’s fairy-tale world and his role as monarch collided? …

Ludwig II increasingly identified himself with Parzival, the legendary medieval figure who became Grail King through his purity and faith and thereby redeemed his sinladen uncle. The inner …

20 March: King Ludwig I abdicates. The Crown Prince becomes Maximilian II, King of Bavaria. The royal family spends the summers in Hohenschwangau Castle and the royal villa in …

A man of wildly eccentric temperament and touched by a rare, imaginative genius, Ludwig II of Bavaria is remembered both for his patronage of Richard Wagner and for the fabulous palaces …

2024年7月12日 · Sometimes referred to as Europe’s "Mad King," King Ludwig II of Bavaria remains one of history's most enigmatic and ultimately tragic figures. His life was a blend of …

Although Ludwig II (1845 – 1886) was born in Munich and is also buried here, he really was no fan of the city during his lifetime. Indeed, the Fairytale King much preferred the isolation of his …

This blog delves into the life of King Ludwig II, explores his magnificent castles, and examines his lasting influence on Bavaria. Known for his eccentric and reclusive personality, King Ludwig II …