Maximilian II of Bavaria

Maximilian II (28 November 1811 – 10 March 1864) reigned as King of Bavaria between 1848 and 1864.

Maximilian II
Maximilian II c. 1860, by Franz Hanfstaengl.
King of Bavaria
Reign	20 March 1848 – 10 March 1864
Predecessor	Ludwig I
Successor	Ludwig II
Prime Ministers	See list Baron Karl Ludwig von der Pfordten Baron Karl von Schrenck von Notzing Max Ritter von Neumayr
Born	(1811-11-28)28 November 1811 Munich, Bavaria
Died	10 March 1864(1864-03-10) (aged 52) Munich, Bavaria
Spouse	Marie of Prussia (m 12 October 1842)
Issue	Ludwig II of Bavaria Otto, King of Bavaria
Full name
Maximilian Joseph
House	Wittelsbach
Father	Ludwig I of Bavaria
Mother	Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen

Marriage

On 12 October 1842, he married Princess Marie of Prussia.

Issue

1. Ludwig II of Bavaria (25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886) never married and died in suspicious circumstances.
2. Otto of Bavaria (27 April 1848 – 11 October 1916) never married and had no issue.

Titles

• 28 November 1811 – 13 October 1825 His Royal Highness Prince Maximilian of Bavaria.
• 13 October 1825 – 20 March 1848 His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Bavaria.
• 20 March 1848 – 10 March 1864 His Majesty The King.