Frank Josef Strauss and Duke Albrecht of Bavaria
Dec. 26 Bavaria Honours The Dynasty Wittelsbach: Beginning from this week Bavaria honours the dynasty of Wittelsbach. The family Wittelsbach, 800 years ago, on September 16th, 1180, received the Bavarian honour of the title Duke, from Emperor Barbarossa. In three great exhibitions, two in Munich and one in Landshut at the Trausnitz Castle, in more than 2300 exhibits the role of the house Wittelsbach as co creator of the Bavarian state was honoured. A ceremony in the Munich national theater opened, some days ago, the celebration festivities. Photo Shows Prime Minister of Bavaria Franz Josef Strauss (R) greets the chief of the dynasty Wittelbach Duke Albrecht of Bavaria, watched by August Everding, manager of the Munich State Opera where this handshake took place
