Difference between revisions of "Ludwig II"
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| − | King of Bavaria. Strong friendship with Wagner, from whom he commissioned the 'Ring' cycle of operas. | + | King of Bavaria. Strong friendship with Wagner, from whom he commissioned the 'Ring' cycle of operas. Writes in his diaries about his struggles with homosexuality. Noted eccentric of his time and principally concerned with building palaces. |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/ludwig/biography.htm | ||
| + | * http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/06/the-125th-anniversary-of-the-death-of-king-ludwig-ii/100085/ | ||
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Revision as of 16:33, 3 November 2013
Contents
Country
Bavaria
Birth - Death
1845 - 1886
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Head of State
Description
King of Bavaria. Strong friendship with Wagner, from whom he commissioned the 'Ring' cycle of operas. Writes in his diaries about his struggles with homosexuality. Noted eccentric of his time and principally concerned with building palaces.
