Introduction to the King: Ludwig II's full name is Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm, King of Bavaria of the Wittelsbach dynasty. Because of his artistic temperament, he is also known as the "Fairy Tale King", "Swan King" and "Mad King Ludwig". Ludwig II was born on August 25, 1845. He loved all kinds of operas and stage plays since he was a child. He wrote many scripts praising the victory of good over evil. He was an admirer of the famous German stage playwright Wagner. His cousin was the later Queen of Austria, the famous Princess Sissi.