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Event of 1886: King Ludwig II of Bavaria is detained as part of a deposition, drowning the foll

When
1886
Where
Neuschwanstein Castle; Berg Castle
Episodes
3

King Ludwig II of Bavaria was formally deposed on 12 June 1886 following a medical report declaring him unfit to rule. He and his doctor were found dead the next day at Berg Castle under mysterious circumstances. His unfinished Neuschwanstein Castle was subsequently opened to the public in August 1886.

Episodes

  1. 10 June 1886 · Neuschwanstein CastleDelivery of Deposition Document

    A government commission arrived at Neuschwanstein on 10 June 1886 to formally deliver the deposition document and place Ludwig in custody.

  2. 12–13 June 1886 · Berg CastleDetention and Mysterious Death

    Ludwig was effectively deposed on 12 June 1886. He and his doctor were found dead the following day at Berg Castle.

  3. 1 August 1886 · Neuschwanstein CastleOpening of Neuschwanstein Castle

    Neuschwanstein Castle, unfinished at Ludwig's death, was opened to the public on 1 August 1886, six weeks after his death.

Background and detail

Deposition and Death. A government commission arrived at Neuschwanstein on 10 June 1886 to deliver the deposition document. Ludwig was taken into custody on 12 June. On 13 June, he and his doctor were found dead at Berg Castle after a stroll. The circumstances of his death remain mysterious and controversial.

Sources

  1. Ludwig II of Bavaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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