Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Maximilian I Joseph

1756-1825

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

1. Maximilian I Joseph Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Kurfürst von der Pfalz, Herzog von Bayern, König von Bayern

Max Joseph, jüngerer Sohn von Kurfürstin Elisabeth Augustes Schwester Maria Franziska, erblickte 1756 in der Mannheimer Residenz das Licht der Welt. Es hielt sich lange die falsche Annahme, dass der Adelsspross in der Schwetzinger Sommerresidenz zur Welt kam. Nach dem Tod des Vaters, des Pfalzgrafen Michael von Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld, übernahm Kurfürst Carl Theodor die Vormundschaft von Max Joseph. Erzogen wurde er jedoch am Hofe seines Onkels Christian in Zweibrücken. Als gesichert kann angenommen werden, dass er zusammen mit ihm, der rechtsmäßiger Nachfolger Carl Theodors war, Gast in der Schwetzinger Sommerresidenz war. Nach dem Tod Christians IV. und dessen Nachfolger Karl August trat Max Joseph 1799 das Erbe des Kurfürsten Carl Theodor an und residierte zunächst als Herzog von Bayern und, nach der Ständeerhebung, ab 1806 als König Max I. Joseph von Bayern im Schloss Nymphenburg.

English Translation:
Elector of the Palatinate, Duke of Bavaria, King of Bavaria

Max Joseph, the younger son

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of Electress Elisabeth Augusta's sister Maria Franziska, was born in 1756 in the Mannheim residence. For a long time, it was mistakenly believed that the noble scion was born in the Schwetzingen summer residence. After the death of his father, Count Palatine Michael of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld, Elector Carl Theodor took on the guardianship of Max Joseph. However, he was raised at the court of his uncle Christian in Zweibrücken. It can be assumed with certainty that he was a guest at the Schwetzingen summer residence alongside his uncle, who was the legitimate successor to Carl Theodor. After the death of Christian IV and his successor Karl August, Max Joseph inherited the title of Elector Carl Theodor in 1799 and initially resided as Duke of Bavaria at Nymphenburg Palace, later becoming King Max I Joseph of Bavaria in 1806 after the elevation of his status.

Erected by Schwetzinger Zeitreise.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1689.

Location. 49° 23.046′ N, 8° 34.664′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Rheinau. It is on Bahnhofanlage just south of Carl-Theodor-Straße. The marker is located in a small park with a group of 28 panel markers on the west side of the transportation

The view of the Maximilian I Joseph Marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

2. The view of the Maximilian I Joseph Marker in the park

center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofanlage 2-4, Schwetzingen BW 68723, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stéphanie de Beauharnais (here, next to this marker); Johann Jakob Hemmer (here, next to this marker); Christian Mayer (a few steps from this marker); Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell (a few steps from this marker); Nicolas de Pigage (a few steps from this marker); Friedrich I. (a few steps from this marker); Leopold I. (a few steps from this marker); Johann Michael Zeyher (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.

More about this marker. There is a non-related marker attached on the other side of the post.

Also see . . . Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. Wikipedia

Maximilian I Joseph (German: Maximilian I. Joseph; 27 May 1756 – 13 October 1825) was Duke of Zweibrücken from 1795 to 1799, prince-elector of Bavaria (as Maximilian IV Joseph) from 1799 to 1806, then King of Bavaria (as Maximilian I Joseph) from 1806 to 1825. He was a member of the House of Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken, a branch of the House of Wittelsbach.

(Submitted on October 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.