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	Ludwig II of Bavaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ludwig was continually reminded of his royal power as a child, and his education swayed between being extremely spoiled on some occasions to being severely controlled by his protectors on others.
		Ludwig's apologists explain that much of his 'unusual' behaviour was caused by the stress of growing up in a royal family, comparing it to the problems that modern royals like those in the House of Windsor have experienced.
		Ludwig was a major patron of composer Richard Wagner, and he funded the construction of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ludwig_II_of_Bavaria (1823 words)

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		Ludwig Friedrich Wilhelm von Wittelsbach or Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as Ludwig the Mad (August 25, 1845 - June 13, 1886) was king of Bavaria from 1864 to 1886.
		Born in Nymphenburg palace, near Munich, he was the son of Maximilian II of Bavaria and Princess Marie of Prussia.
		Ludwig was engaged to Princess Sophie of Bavaria who was his cousin and sister of Elisabeth of Austria ("Sissi").
	www.informationgenius.com /encyclopedia/l/lu/ludwig_ii_of_bavaria.html (279 words)

	King Ludwig II of Bavaria
		Ludwig II was born on 25 August 1845, heir to the illustrious Wittelsbach family which at that time ruled Bavaria from its capital, Munich.
		Ludwig's instinct was to try and avoid engagement in such affairs altogether-to the disgust of the public at large, he fled for a time to a solitary retreat at Castle Berg, 15 miles to the southwest of the capital.
		Ludwig and Wagner quarreled in late 1880 over a performance of the Parsifal prelude and did not meet again, though when Wagner died in 1883 Ludwig commanded that every piano in his castles should thereafter be draped in fl as a monument to the composer.
	www.fortunecity.com /victorian/dadd/1258/LudwigII.html (3275 words)

	glbtq >> social sciences >> Ludwig II of Bavaria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
		Ludwig II is better known for his enthusiastic patronage of Richard Wagner and for his fabulous castles than for his conduct of affairs of state.
		Ludwig II of Bavaria was named for his grandfather, King Ludwig I, with whom he shared a birthday, August 25.
		When Ludwig ascended to the throne of Bavaria at the age of eighteen (upon the death of his father, Maximillian II, in 1864), one of his first acts as king was to send for Wagner, for whom he immediately provided a rent-free house and a generous annual stipend.
	www.glbtq.com /social-sciences/ludwig_II.html (872 words)

	King Ludwig - Biography
		King Ludwig II of Bavaria was born in Nymphenburg Castle outside Munich in the early hours of August 25, 1845.
		The Queen enjoyed taking Ludwig and his younger brother Otto on lengthy hikes in the nearby alps and it would have been on these occasions that Ludwig developed his love of the mountains and their solitude, as well as his lifelong devotion to the Schwangau region.
		Ludwig and Sophie were seen occupying separate boxes at the theatre, and people remarked that the couple seemed to be lacking a glow.
	www.schwangau.de /en/king_ludwig2.html (1632 words)

	Ludwig_II_of_Bavaria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
		Ludwig (Louis) II, King of Bavaria, Ludwig Friedrich Wilhelm, also known as Ludwig the Mad (August 25, 1845 - June 13, 1886) was king of Bavaria from 1864 until his death.
		Ludwig was continually reminded of his royal power as a child, and his education swayed between being extremely spoiled on some occassions to being severely controlled by his protectors on others.
		Ludwig was engaged to Princess Sophie of Bavaria who was his cousin and sister of Elisabeth of Austria ("the Dove").
	www.apawn.com /search.php?title=Ludwig_II_of_Bavaria (1780 words)

	Chapter 8 - Desired but Untouchable: Ludwig II and the Ladies - koenig-ludwig.org
		When Ludwig saw her perform in this play for the first time he was so moved by the fate of the Scottish Queen that he had the door to the All Saints Church opened in the middle of the night so he could pray for the assassinated Mary.
		Ludwig was said to have been the father of Scheffsky's child and in appreciation for that she presented Ludwig with an Indian carpet, supposedly a flying carpet that had once belonged to an Indian maharadscha.
		At the time Ludwig II was found dead in Lake Starnberg in 1886 a lady was staying nearby who had stood by him through all phases of his life, who understood him and showed feelings for him like no other contemporary.
	www.koenig-ludwig.org /english/lecture_erich_adami/chapter_8_desired_but_untouchable.php (1103 words)

	Ludwig II of Bavaria
		Ludwig was, by all accounts, strange to begin with, and as his rule progressed, he became even more antisocial.
		Ludwig was engaged to Princess Sophie Charlotte Augustine Duchess in BavariaSophie of Bavaria who was his cousin and sister of Elisabeth of BavariaElisabeth of Austria ("Sissi").
		Ludwig is remembered as one of the most unusual rulers of Germany, and the debate about how to judge him continues even today.
	www.infothis.com /find/Ludwig_II_of_Bavaria (741 words)

	A short biography on some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt 3 King Ludwig II
		King Ludwig II of Bavaria, named after his grandfather, was born in Nymphenburg Castle outside Munich on August 25, 1845 and was the eldest son of King Maximillian II and Queen Marie.
		Ludwig was to marry in August of 1867 but he was unhappy with the relationship so changed the date to October 12th, which incidentally was the date that both his grandfather and father married.
		Ludwig was very unsettled at the prospect of marrying and as such voiced his apprehension to his Court Secretary, confessing that he would rather drown himself than marry.
	www.buzzle.com /editorials/9-11-2005-76539.asp (821 words)

	Ludwig II Musical Plot Summary - Europe for Visitors
		In the reception hall Ludwig and his ministers are shown the latest weaponry, hoping to inspire the king with an enthusiasm for war.
		Ludwig and his cousin Elizabeth (Sissi) admit their love, even though they know that their situation is hopeless, as she is already married to the Emperor of Austria.
		Ludwig becomes the fairy tale king who goes on nocturnal sleigh-rides, enjoys exotic feasts, and dreams of journeys around the world in a hot-air balloon.
	europeforvisitors.com /europe/countries/germany/ludwig-musical-plot-summary.htm (675 words)

	Writing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
		Ludwig may have not been stricken with incurable paranoia, but there is evidence that he was on the edge between odd and insane.
		Ludwig at some times pretended or actually believed that he was in the company of Louis XIV and Louis XV, and sometimes he would have conversations with them (Blunt, 174).
		Ludwig sometimes would become outraged and demand some sort of medieval torture be carried out on his enemies and servants that did not meet his demands.
	home.earthlink.net /~dancer4ever/writing/ludwig.html (2957 words)

	Ludwig II (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
		König Ludwig II In 1864, at the age of 18½, Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, son of Maximilian II, ascended the Bavarian throne.
		As a young prince, Ludwig came under the spell of the composer Richard Wagner.
		After a performance of Wagner's "Lohengrin" in the Munich Court Theatre in 1861, Ludwig became devoted to Wagner's music, and this devotion was to lead to a life-long patronage that was to ensure financial security for the rest of the composer's life.
	www.marerico.com /Ludwig.htm (230 words)

	Neuschwanstein Castle - Castle - Biographical data of Ludwig II
		Biographical data of Ludwig II King Ludwig II, photograph by Joseph Albert, 1865.
		Ludwig II acquires the Herreninsel in the Chiemsee.
		19 June: King Ludwig II of Bavaria is laid to rest in the crypt of St Michael's Church in Munich.
	www.neuschwanstein.de /english/castle/ludwig/data.htm (684 words)

	Allgäuer Hotel Füssen - Ludwig II
		Ludwig II (1845-1886) succeeded his father as sovereign of Bavaria, Maximilian II, at a young age.
		Ludwig II was a great admirer of Richard Wagner, who he freed of all financial worries the moment he ascended the throne.
		Ludwig II built three castles: Linderhof, Herrenchiemsee (after Versailles) and Neuschwanstein, and had plans for some other great projects.
	www.angelfire.com /biz/hotelfuessen/english/musical.html (308 words)

	Ludwig II of Bavaria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
		Ludwig Friedrich Wilhelm von Wittelsbach or Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as Ludwig the Mad (January 7, 1845 - 1886) was king of Bavaria from 1864 to 1886.
		Born in Nymphenburg palace[?], near Munich, he was the was the son of II of Bavaria">Maximilian II of Bavaria and Princess Marie of Prussia[?].
		Ludwig was a major patron of composer Richard Wagner.
	www.termsdefined.net /lu/ludwig-ii-of-bavaria.html (362 words)

	BUCKLER - Eochaidh BUIDHE , of Argyll macAidan
		Ancestors of Ludwig II of Isenburg and BUDINGEN
		\-Elisabeth of NASSAU-WIESBADEN-IDSTEIN Ludwig II of Isenburg and BUDINGEN
		Descendents of Ludwig II of Isenburg and BUDINGEN
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~dphaner/HTML/people/p000005s.htm (831 words)

	Epinions.com - King Ludwig II - Eccentric, Ingenious, Or Mad?
		Born in 1845, Ludwig spent much of his young life in his parents summer residence, the Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, and in the lavish Royal Castle of Hohenschwangau, at the foot of the majestic Alps.
		King Ludwig II never married, instead he became obsessed with the construction of elaborate, extravagant and fanciful castles, and no matter what one thinks of him, these now have become his legacy.
		Ludwig's bedroom, which alone took over 4 years to finish, is a marvel in itself and very ornate with a beautifully carved canopy bed, gorgeous murals (influenced by the saga of Tristan and Isolde) and a superb view from the balcony of the surrounding mountains, the Pollat Gorge and a picturesque waterfall.
	www.epinions.com /content_1837932676 (1205 words)

	glbtq >> social sciences >> Ludwig II of Bavaria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
		Ludwig rather quickly became disenchanted, however, apparently having found Kainz's performances in character in the theater more interesting than the actor himself.
		Ludwig's greatest artistic passion beside opera and theater was architecture.
		Ludwig had less and less contact with his government ministers, who became concerned by reports of the king's erratic behavior, including experiencing hallucinations and issuing nonsensical orders, as well as his determination to continue building despite his dire financial situation.
	www.glbtq.com /social-sciences/ludwig_II,2.html (657 words)

	King Ludwig II. and Richard Wagner - koenig-ludwig.org
		Ludwig is deeply shaken when he bids his father farewell by his deathbed.
		In the years to follow Ludwig develops more and more into an unsociable, egocentric individual and withdraws himself from the real world and his subjects to devote himself into the superficial world of his ideals.
		Of course Ludwig does not abdicate and continues to pay Richard Wagner an annual salary and pays for the lease of his new villa in Switzerland.
	www.koenig-ludwig.org /english/ludwig_and_richard_wagner.php (538 words)

	Ludwig II: Longing for Paradise - Europe for Visitors
		It tells the story of Bavaria's "Mad King," who came to power at the age of 18 and spent most of his adult life building extravagant castles until he was declared insane, deposed, and drowned at the age of 41.
		Contrary to what you might expect, the Ludwig II Musical isn't just a show for tourists: It attracts large numbers of Bavarians and other Germans who grew up hearing Ludwig's legend, and who still debate whether the flamboyant king committed suicide or was murdered by his political enemies.
		And on the September evening when I attended Ludwig II: Sensucht nach dem Paradies, most of the well-dressed theatergoers appeared to be from Germany or nearby Austria.
	europeforvisitors.com /europe/countries/germany/ludwig-musical.htm (290 words)

	Neuschwanstein Hotels & Events: Biography of King Ludwig II. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
		Ludwig II was a great admirer and supporter of Richard Wagner, the »Bayreuther Festspielhaus« theatre was a donation from the King, for example.
		The ministry official Ludwig von Bürkel is installed in the function of royal secretary instead of councellor Lorenz von Düflipp, who already in 1876 pointed to a threatening insolvency of the treasury in face of the many construction programmes of the King.
		Ludwig II orders the state commission which wants to fetch him to be arrested.
	www.hohenschwangau.de /453.0.html (1203 words)

	Powell's Books - The Swan King: Ludwig II of Bavaria by Christophe Mcintosh
		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 which he created as part of a dream world to escape the responsibilities of state.
		The definitive biography of one of the most enigmatic and eccentric figures of the 19th century, Ludwig II is most notable for his patronage of Wagner and the many "fairytale" castles he built.
		Touched by a rare, imaginative genius, Ludwig II of Bavaria is remembered for his patronage of Richard Wagner and for the fabulous palaces which he created as part of a dream-world to escape the responsibilities of state.
	www.powells.com /cgi-bin/partner?partner_id=28081&cgi=product&isbn=1860648924 (316 words)

	H-Net Review: Steven R. Welch on The Swan King: Ludwig II of Bavaria
		McIntosh surveys Ludwig's life with a sympathetic eye; in his preface he even describes himself as a "Ludwigite," although just what this means is never explicitly spelled out (presumably this would entail love of Wagner's music, admiration for Ludwig's "fantasies in stone" and appreciation of Ludwig's elitist and highly romantic aesthetic "vision").
		Ludwig's homosexuality is dealt with frankly, but McIntosh does not reach any firm conclusion on the question of whether Ludwig ever "crossed the threshold from sentimental friendship to physical gratification" (p.
		He detects in Ludwig "a style and panache that are markedly lacking in modern public life" and admires a mind which he judges was "on a quest, sustained by a bright and powerful vision" (p.
	www.h-net.org /reviews/showrev.cgi?path=296541094371537 (865 words)

	Bavaria Alpine Net Guide - Castles, Munich, München, Bavaria, Bayern, Bavière, Neuschwanstein, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07)
		Ludwig the II left many mysteries and to this day the legends live on about his bizarre death.
		King Ludwig's unbendable instinct had the construction site opened in 1869, an epoch in which the European industrialization was already in full swing.
		But it's the castle itself that holds the boldest of Ludwig's fairy tale realizations: the Venus grotto made entirely of cement with artificial arc lighting, rainbows, wave machines (and heating) to recreate what is described in Wagner's Tannhäuser.
	www.bavaria.com /travel/neuschwanstein_us.html (644 words)

	Linderhof
		Ludwig II built this secluded hunting lodge, it was known as the Kings Hut.
		It was acquired by Ludwig in 1876 for the gardens of the Palace.
		Ludwig and Wagner became friends and Ludwig built a grotto (a cave) for the performance of Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen." This grotto is a must see when visiting Linderhof to experience the show of lights, water and incredible music.
	www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Central_Europe/Germany/germany12.htm (2245 words)

	Ludwig Drum Collection and Archive at the National Music Museum
		The William F. Ludwig II Collection features a wide variety of materials, including an outstanding collection of drums, drum pedals and other drum accessories, historic photographs, a comprehensive drum patent collection, historic documents from the Ludwig drum companies, trade literature, and related ephemera.
		According to Ludwig, this drum was acquired from a man whose grandfather used it in the Confederate army.
		William F. Ludwig II, former president of The Ludwig Drum Company, has been involved with the percussion industry all of his life, first as a player, then as a manufacturer, salesman, and executive.
	www.usd.edu /smm/LudwigArchive.html (498 words)

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