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Maximilian II of Bavaria
ModernEmperorBavaria1811 — 1864
Scholar king, patron of scientists and writers.
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Quick Facts
Born
1811
Died
1864
Country
Bavaria
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)14
Political (20%)54
Influence (20%)54
Legacy (20%)43
Leadership (15%)72
Strategy (15%)60
Total Score50.6
Maximilian II of Bavaria — Complete Timeline
1826 AD
Establishment of the University of Munich as a center of learningCultural◆ Major
Maximilian II moved the University of Munich to a new building and expanded its faculties, attracting prominent scholars such as Justus von Liebig and Leopold von Ranke. He promoted scientific research and the humanities, making Munich a leading academic hub.
UniversityEducationScience
Impact: regionalconstructive
1850 AD
Patronage of the arts and the Munich School of paintingCultural◆ Major
Maximilian II supported the Munich School of painting, commissioning works from artists like Carl Spitzweg and Franz von Lenbach. He also funded the construction of the Neue Pinakothek, which opened in 1853, to display contemporary art.
Art PatronageMunich SchoolMuseum
Impact: regionalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
6
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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