Luitpold Collection

Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821-1912), 1902. Creator: Franz von Lenbach
Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821-1912), 1902

Portrait of Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria (1821-1912), 1893. Artist: Wimmer, Rudolph (1849-1915)
Portrait of Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria (1821-1912), 1893. Private Collection

S. M. S. Prinzregent Luitpold
Launched in 1912, the SMS Prinzregent Luitpold was a German Imperial Navy battleship of the Kaiser class. It took part in the Battle of Jutland, 1916

Prince Luitpold of Bavaria (1821-1912). Engraving. Colored
Prince Luitpold of Bavaria (1821-1912). Prince regent and de facto King of Bavaria. Engraving. Universal History, 1885. Colored

ALBRECHT OF BAVARIA (1905-1996). Albrecht Luitpold Ferdinand Michael, Duke of Bavaria. Grandson of Ludwig III of Bavaria, pictured during his college years. Photograph, c1925

Plaque for Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria, Murnau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria - 90 year celebration
Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria (1821-1912) - card commemorating 90 years of his regency. The de facto ruler of Bavaria from 1886 to 1912, due to the incapacity of his nephews

LUITPOLD (1821-1912). Prince regent of Bavaria, 1886-1912. Wood engraving, 1886

The Hofbrauhaus Beerhall, Munich, Germany
The famous Hofbrauhaus Beerhall, Munich, Germany. The inset gilded profile portrait depicts Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria (18211912), the de facto ruler of Bavaria from 1886 to 1912

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"Luitpold: A Bavarian Icon Through the Ages" S. M. S. Prinzregent Luitpold, a majestic warship named after Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821-1912), stands tall as a symbol of strength and power. This portrait, created by Franz von Lenbach in 1902, captures the regal essence of this influential figure. In another stunning depiction from 1893 by Rudolph Wimmer, we see Prince Luitpold himself exuding wisdom and authority. The engraving showcases his distinguished presence, colored with reverence for his contributions to Bavaria. However, history reveals darker connections to the name "Luitpold. " Christian Weber, Hermann Goering, and Heinrich Himmler are seen together in an image representing the Blood Order. Christian Weber was a German Nazi Party official associated with Schutzstaffel Brigade - a reminder that even great names can be tainted by association. The infamous Luitpold Arena in Nuremberg witnessed mass roll calls during Nazi Party Day in 1935. Kurt G. W. Ludecke's book "I Knew Hitler" sheds light on this event held at the arena named after Prince Regent Luitpold—a stark contrast between honor and infamy. Moving forward to more recent times, Albrecht of Bavaria (1905-1996), known as Albrecht Luitpold Ferdinand Michael Duke of Bavaria carries on the legacy associated with this illustrious name. His life represents continuity amidst changing times—an embodiment of tradition within modernity. A plaque dedicated to Prince Regent Luitpold adorns Murnau in Upper Bavaria—testament to his enduring impact on Germany's cultural heritage. Celebrations marking his 90-year legacy further solidify his place among revered figures who have shaped Bavarian history.