Historical Events tagged with "king ludwig"

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Politics & Government

King Ludwig I of Bavaria abdicates throne

March 20th, 1848 176 years ago

In response to growing public unrest, King Ludwig I of Bavaria resigned from the throne. The abdication followed significant pressure from revolutionary movements demanding political reform and liberalization. Amidst widespread protests in Munich and throughout Bavaria, the king, who had ruled since 1825, decided to step down, allowing more progressive elements to gain influence. This marked a shift in Bavarian politics during the widespread revolutions across Europe.

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