Ruler of Bavaria from 1231 to 1253, known for his efforts to consolidate power and reform the government of his duchy. He also supported the arts and architecture, commissioning several notable buildings.
Born in 1786
The King of Bavaria who commissioned the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle, a fairytale-like palace that inspired the Disney castle, and was a patron of the arts, supporting Richard Wagner's operas.
Born in 1206
Ruler of Bavaria from 1231 to 1253, known for his efforts to consolidate power and reform the government of his duchy. He also supported the arts and architecture, commissioning several notable buildings.
Born in 1194
Ruling the Holy Roman Empire from 1220 to 1250, he was a powerful and cultured leader who promoted arts, science, and architecture, and was known for his impressive constructions, including the Castel del Monte.
Born in 1017
The 11th-century ruler who strengthened the Holy Roman Empire, reforming the Church and establishing a powerful dynasty. He's remembered for his wise and just reign, marked by peace and prosperity.