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Louis IV was the last Bavarian to be king of Germany until when?

  • 1650

  • 1742

  • 1815

  • 1933

Answer

In 1742, the Bavarian line of succession came to an end with the death of Charles Albert, marking the end of Bavarian rule over Germany. The Habsburg dynasty, based in Austria, then took control of the title of Holy Roman Emperor, which had previously been held by Bavarian kings.
Conquering the Crown: Unveiling the Reign of Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor

Conquering the Crown: Unveiling the Reign of Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor

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