Otto of Bavaria

Otto
Otto
King of Bavaria
Reign	13 June 1886 – 5 November 1913
Predecessor	Ludwig II
Successor	Ludwig III
Regent	Prince Luitpold (1886–1912); Prince Ludwig (1912–1913)
Regent	See list Johann von Lutz; Friedrich Krafft von Crailsheim; Clemens von Podewils-Dürniz; Georg von Hertling;
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 (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 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

Kingdom of Bavaria:
- 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
Russian Empire: Knight of the Order of St. Andrew

References

1 2 3 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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[p14-1] 1 2 3 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.