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Maximilian Joseph “Herzog Max” in Bayern

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Maximilian Joseph “Herzog Max” in Bayern

Birth
Germany
Death
15 Nov 1888 (aged 79)
Germany
Burial
Tegernsee, Landkreis Miesbach, Bavaria, Germany Add to Map
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Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria was a member of a junior branch of the House of Wittelsbach and a promoter of Bavarian folk-music. He is most famous today as the father of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Maximilian Joseph was one of the most prominent promoters of Bavarian folk-music in the 19th century. Under his influence the zither started to be used in court circles and eventually became identified as the national musical instrument of Bavaria. Because of his interest he received the nickname Zither-Maxl. He himself played the zither and also composed music for it.
Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria was a member of a junior branch of the House of Wittelsbach and a promoter of Bavarian folk-music. He is most famous today as the father of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Maximilian Joseph was one of the most prominent promoters of Bavarian folk-music in the 19th century. Under his influence the zither started to be used in court circles and eventually became identified as the national musical instrument of Bavaria. Because of his interest he received the nickname Zither-Maxl. He himself played the zither and also composed music for it.

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