Coat of Arms The Three Ludwigs of Bavaria Coat of Arms
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Ludwig I

The first Ludwig was named for his godfather Louis XVI of France. He is part of the Bavarian "House of Wittelsback" whose coat of arms adorns the top of this page.

Ludwig I
Ludwig II

The second Ludwig is actually the grandson of Ludwig I, and was originally named Otto; but his grandfather asked for a name change as they were born on the same day.

Ludwig II
Ludwig III

Ludwig III was also named for his grandfather, as his father was Ludwig II's uncle Luitpold.

Ludwig III