Life
- 1481Born · Heidelberg
- 1495diocesan bishop
- 1504Died · Landshut
- —diocesan administrator
Their story
Ruprecht of the Palatinate, born in Heidelberg on May 23, 1481, was a prominent member of the House of Wittelsbach. As a duke of Bavaria, he navigated the complex political landscape of late 15th and early 16th-century Central Europe. His life was shaped by dynastic ambitions and territorial disputes, including his role in the War of the Succession of Landshut. This conflict, centered on the rightful inheritance of the Duchy of Bavaria-Landshut, saw Ruprecht assert his claims, leading to significant upheaval in the Holy Roman Empire. He died in Landshut on August 30, 1504, leaving a lasting impact on the intricate web of European nobility.
Family
Parents: Philip Wittelsbach
Partner: Elisabeth of Bavaria Wittelsbach
Children: Philip Wittelsbach, Otto Henry Wittelsbach
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