Life
- 1884Born · Tegernsee Abbey
- 1968Died · Wildbad Kreuth
- —member of parliament
Their story
Duke Ludwig Wilhelm, born on January 17, 1884, at Tegernsee Abbey, was a notable member of the House of Wittelsbach. As a Duke in Bavaria, he held a distinguished position within the Bavarian aristocracy. His life spanned a period of significant historical change, and he witnessed the transition from imperial Germany through two World Wars. Though he did not seek a prominent public role, he remained a part of the esteemed Wittelsbach lineage. Duke Ludwig Wilhelm passed away on November 5, 1968, in Wildbad Kreuth, leaving behind a legacy connected to a long and influential European dynastic history.
Family
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