Otto of Bavaria
Otto (German: Otto Wilhelm Luitpold Adalbert Waldemar; 27 April 1848 – 11 October 1916) was King of Bavaria from 1886 until his death. He never actively ruled because of schizophrenia. His uncle, Luitpold, and his cousin, Ludwig, were regents.
| Otto | |
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| King of Bavaria | |
| Reign | 13 June 1886 – 5 November 1913 |
| Predecessor | Ludwig II |
| Successor | Ludwig III |
| Regents | Prince Luitpold (1886–1912) Prince Ludwig (1912–1913) |
| Prime Ministers | See list
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| Born | 27 April 1848 The Residence, Munich |
| Died | 11 October 1916 (aged 68) Fürstenried Palace |
| Burial | St. Michael's Church, Munich |
| House | Wittelsbach |
| Father | Maximilian II of Bavaria |
| Mother | Marie of Prussia |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Otto was the son of Maximilian II and his wife, Marie of Prussia, and the younger brother of Ludwig II.
Otto died from volvulus at Fürstenried Palace on 11 October 1916, aged 68.
Titles, styles and honours
Titles and styles
- 27 April 1848 – 13 June 1886: His Royal Highness Prince Otto of Bavaria
- 13 June 1886 – 5 November 1913: His Majesty The King of Bavaria
- 5 November 1913 – 11 October 1916: His Majesty King Otto of Bavaria
Honours
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Kingdom of Bavaria:[1]
- Grand Master of the Order of St. Hubert
- Grand Master of the Order of Saint George
Austria-Hungary: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece - 1869[1][2].svg.png.webp)
Russian Empire: Knight of the Order of St. Andrew[1]
References
- Justus Perthes, Almanach de Gotha 1913 (1913) page 14
- "Toison Autrichienne (Austrian Fleece) - 19th century" (in French), Chevaliers de la Toison D'or. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
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