King Ludwig II of Bavaria 'The Swan King' (1845-1886)

[CyrilVladisla]

Empress Elisabeth of Austria with King Ludwig II in Bad Kissingen in 1861
http://www.maryevans.com/history/Empress-Elisabeth-with-King-Ludwig-II-of-Bavaria-10248419

 

[An Ard Ri]

Empress Elisabeth of Austria with King Ludwig II in Bad Kissingen in 1861
http://www.maryevans.com/history/Empress-Elisabeth-with-King-Ludwig-II-of-Bavaria-10248419

They were cousins were they not?

 

[Stefan]

They were cousins were they not?

Actually one generation removed as Ludwig's grandfather King Ludwig I. and

Elisabeth's mother Duchess Ludovika in Bavaria were half-siblings.

 

[GraceOMalleysGhost]

Empress Elisabeth of Austria with King Ludwig II in Bad Kissingen in 1861
http://www.maryevans.com/history/Empress-Elisabeth-with-King-Ludwig-II-of-Bavaria-10248419

Two very misunderstood people, I'm glad they had one another to talk to.

It's my opinion that Ludwig wasn't "mad" but simply different, sensitive and artistic, and too much of a spendthrift. Spending too much and his lack of sympathy for Prussia were his biggest downfalls at the time (which Prince Luitpold took full advantage of). But he left an everlasting artistic impression on the world.

 

[rominet09]

Two very misunderstood people, I'm glad they had one another to talk to.

It's my opinion that Ludwig wasn't "mad" but simply different, sensitive and artistic, and too much of a spendthrift. Spending too much and his lack of sympathy for Prussia were his biggest downfalls at the time (which Prince Luitpold took full advantage of). But he left an everlasting artistic impression on the world.

Yes and the visitors of these castel bring a lot of money to the state !

 

[CyrilVladisla]

King Ludwig II with his ship Tristan near Berg Castle in 1867
http://www.maryevans.com/history/10439421

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Is it correct to declare that Ludwig II was a King who wanted to live in a Fairy Tale?

 

[CyrilVladisla]

When King Ludwig II of Bavaria was engaged to Princess Sophia Charlotte, a new state wedding coach was ordered. Also a boudoir was constructed in the royal apartments.

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[An Ard Ri]

Hungarian stage actor Josef Kainz (1858 – 1910) was a favourite of Ludwig II