1845–1886
Ludwig II of Bavaria
King of Bavaria
40years old at death
14,902days lived
7%of the people on this site died younger
Ludwig II of Bavaria was born on 25 August 1845 and died on 13 June 1886, aged 40 years and 292 days. That is 14,902 days in all.
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