Prince Konrad of Bavaria 1883 – 1969

Biography

Prince Konrad of Bavaria was born on November 22, 1883, in Munich, into one of Europe’s most distinguished royal families. As a Bavarian prince, he occupied a place of prominence within the Wittelsbach dynasty during a period of significant change in European history. His life spanned the transformation of Bavaria from kingdom to republic, allowing him to witness and experience the profound shifts that defined the twentieth century.

Prince Konrad spent his long life connected to Bavarian heritage and tradition. He maintained his position within the principality through decades of evolving political circumstances, demonstrating the enduring significance of his family’s legacy. His residence in Hinterstein reflected his ties to the Bavarian Alps region, an area of deep cultural importance to the Wittelsbach line.

On September 6, 1969, Prince Konrad passed away in Hinterstein at the age of eighty-five, concluding a life that had encompassed nearly a century of European history. He was laid to rest at Andechs Abbey in Andechs, Germany, a sanctuary that held spiritual and historical meaning for the Bavarian royal house. His burial there honored both his faith and his family’s centuries-long connection to the region.