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Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886), also called the Swan King or the Fairy Tale King (der Märchenkönig), was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886.
Learn about the life and legacy of Ludwig II, the 'Fairytale King' who built Neuschwanstein and other extravagant castles. Discover his obsession with Wagner, his mysterious death and his controversial reign.
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 battle for freedom from sin and purity is distressingly evident in the diaries of the extremely pious king.
Aug 28, 2022 · 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 and architectural projects.
Learn about the life and legacy of Ludwig II, the Swan King, who built extravagant castles and patronized Richard Wagner. Discover the mysteries and controversies surrounding his death, sexuality, and birth date.
Neuschwanstein Castle - a monarch's dream come true. Bavaria's King Ludwig II ordered his Gothic castle to be built atop this magnificent rocky outcrop overlooking Pollat Gorge. His fairytale castle is surely one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
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Learn about the life and reign of Ludwig II, the "fairy tale king" who built Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles and was a patron of Richard Wagner. See the main events, dates and places of his biography from 1845 to 1886.
