Ludwig II of Bavaria

Ludwig II of Bavaria, often referred to as the 'Mad King', was a 19th-century monarch known for his extravagant lifestyle and passion for the arts, particularly opera. His admiration for composers like Richard Wagner led him to support and fund the construction of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, a theater dedicated to Wagner's work. Despite his controversial reign, Ludwig's legacy is intertwined with the romantic ideals of his time, and he remains a significant figure in Bavarian history.