Ludwig II of Bavaria

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ludwig II of Bavaria born?August 25, 1845
2. When did Ludwig II of Bavaria die?June 13, 1886
3. What is the reign period?1864–1886
4. What is the primary architectural projects?Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee

Romanticism: An intellectual and artistic movement in the 19th century that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glorification of the past, nature, and the supernatural in art and literature.
Hegemony: The leadership or dominance of one country or social group over others, often used to describe Prussia's influence over the smaller German states during the 19th century.
Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written or unwritten constitution, limiting their absolute power.
Dynastic: Relating to a succession of rulers from the same family, where the focus is on maintaining the family line and securing the future of the kingdom through heirs.