There Are a Number of Theories
The fisherman’s confession did not appear to add up. He said Ludwig was shot, but no wounds were discovered on his body. Years have passed, and people all across the world continue to speculate about that night. While some speculated that the stress of fleeing caused him to have a heart attack, others claimed that the ice-cold water killed him. However, Countess Josephine von Wrbna-Kaunitz suspected that he had been assassinated. While holding a coat she claimed to be Ludwig’s, she revealed two holes in the back. In her mind, this was all she needed to establish what had happened to the previous King.

There Are A Number Of Theories
Much About Ludwig Remains a Mystery
Ludwig may not have been the best King, but his people once loved him. As a result, the news of his tragic death sparked anguish throughout the country. Even sadder is the fact that we still don’t know much about the King today. The biggest question is undoubtedly over his mental status, which has never been proven or refuted. The only testimony we have is that of his close friend and relative, Empress Elisabeth. According to Elisabeth, “The King was not insane; he was simply an oddball living in a world of fantasy. They could have treated him more compassionately, possibly sparing him from such a horrible death.

Much About Ludwig Remains A Mystery