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Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria

Duke of Bavaria (1727-1777)

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Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria

Duke of Bavaria (1727-1777)

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Maximilian III Joseph, also known by his epithet "the much beloved" was a Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire and Duke of Bavaria from 1745 to 1777. He was the last of the Bavarian branch of the House of Wittelsbach and because of his death, the War of Bavarian Succession broke out.

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Occupation: composer, aristocrat, art collector
Position held: Prince-Elector
Citizenship: Electorate of Bavaria
Born: March 28, 1727
Died: December 30, 1777

Family

Maria Anna Sophia of Saxonyspouse Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperorfather Maria Amalia of Austriamother Franz Ludwig von Holnsteinsibling Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavariasibling Maria Josepha of Bavariasibling Duchess Maria Anna Josepha of Bavariasibling Theresa Benedicta of Bavariasibling Joseph Louis of Bavariasibling

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Maximilian III Joseph, also known by his epithet "the much beloved" was a Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire and Duke of Bavaria from 1745 to 1777. He was the last of the Bavarian branch of the House of Wittelsbach and because of his death, the War of Bavarian Succession broke out.

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Occupation: composer, aristocrat, art collector
Position held: Prince-Elector
Citizenship: Electorate of Bavaria
Born: March 28, 1727
Died: December 30, 1777

Family

Maria Anna Sophia of Saxonyspouse Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperorfather Maria Amalia of Austriamother Franz Ludwig von Holnsteinsibling Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavariasibling Maria Josepha of Bavariasibling Duchess Maria Anna Josepha of Bavariasibling Theresa Benedicta of Bavariasibling Joseph Louis of Bavariasibling