Otto of Bavaria

King of Bavaria (1848-1916)

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
King of Bavaria
Reign13 June 1886 – 5 November 1913
PredecessorLudwig II
SuccessorLudwig III
RegentsPrince Luitpold (1886–1912)
Prince Ludwig (1912–1913)
Prime Ministers
Born(1848-04-27)27 April 1848
The Residence, Munich
Died11 October 1916(1916-10-11) (aged 68)
Fürstenried Palace
Burial
HouseWittelsbach
FatherMaximilian II of Bavaria
MotherMarie of Prussia
ReligionRoman 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

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Titles and styles

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  • 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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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Justus Perthes, Almanach de Gotha 1913 (1913) page 14
  2. "Toison Autrichienne (Austrian Fleece) - 19th century" (in French), Chevaliers de la Toison D'or. Retrieved 2018-10-01.