Maximilian II reigned as King of Bavaria between 1848 and 1864.
Unlike his father, King Ludwig I, "King Max" was very popular and took a greater interest in the business of Government than in personal extravagance. Wikipedia
Born: November 28, 1811, Munich, Germany
Died: March 10, 1864 (age 52 years), Munich, Germany
Children: Ludwig II of Bavaria and Otto of Bavaria
Parents: Ludwig I of Bavaria and Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen
Spouse: Marie of Prussia (m. 1842–1864)