His Well Intentions Backfired
Ludwig recognized the cost of erecting castles was too much for his people to bear, so he chose to spend his own money. Unfortunately, he realized too late that this was a horrible decision. In 1885, the King was 14 million marks in debt, and no one felt sorry for him. Ludwig’s counselors had repeatedly warned him to halt before he arrived at this stage. However, the longer they spoke, the less the King listened. Instead of following their advise, Ludwig abandoned his obligations and borrowed additional money from European royals.
His Well Intentions Backfired
The Ministers Took Matters Into Their Own Hands
Ludwig continued to spend money, despite his cabinet’s warnings about the consequences. In an attempt to silence them, the King vowed to replace all of them. His ministers sensed he’d lost authority and determined to stage a coup. After much thought, they determined that the simplest method to get rid of Ludwig was to declare that he was mentally ill and incapable of ruling efficiently. The most difficult component of the plan was obtaining proof of his lunacy. However, a few bribes to the King’s servants sufficed.
The Ministers Took Matters Into Their Own Hands
