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Assumption of Royal Title
- When
- 1 January 1806
- Where
- Munich
Maximilian IV Joseph assumed the title of King Maximilian I on 1 January 1806, following the Peace of Pressburg.
The Peace of Pressburg in 1805 granted Maximilian the royal title and territorial acquisitions. He formally assumed the title on 1 January 1806, marking the transition from Electorate to Kingdom. This act was part of the broader reorganization of German states under Napoleon.
Sources
- Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-06
- Kingdom of Bavaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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