Ludwig I, the Kelheimer, Duke of Bavaria
This photograph is a portrait of Ludwig I, nicknamed The Kelheimer, Duke of Bavaria, son of Otto I, with the imperial insignia sword, crown and orb with cross. In 1180 Otto von Wittelsbach was rewarded with the Duchy of Bavaria for the military assistance offered to Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa in place of the outlawed Henry the Lion. Ludwig the Kelheimer acquired large areas and became thereby one of the most famous member of the House of Wittelsbach. Undated picture, probably from the early 13th century
Picture No
13330087
Media ID
48325488
Size
3639px x 4957px
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Credit
(c) Mary Evans / Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo
Usage Restrictions
No model release, no property release. No commercial, merchandising or advertising use without release by SZ Photo
Source
SZ Photo - SZ Photo
Date
1200
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1180 1200 Acquired Assistance Duchy Nicknamed Offered Outlawed Rewarded Thereby Wittelsbach
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