Albert von Wittelsbach1

M, #16179, b. 3 May 1905, d. 8 July 1996
Albert von Wittelsbach|b. 3 May 1905\nd. 8 Jul 1996|p16179.htm|Rupert von Wittelsbach|b. 18 May 1869\nd. 2 Aug 1955|p16156.htm|Duchess Marie Gabriele (?)|b. 9 Oct 1878\nd. 24 Oct 1912|p16157.htm|King Ludwig I. (of Bavaria)|b. 7 Jan 1845\nd. 18 Oct 1921|p16154.htm|Marie T. H. D. von Habsburg-Lothringen|b. 2 Jul 1849\nd. 3 Feb 1919|p16140.htm|Duke Karl T. (in Bavaria)||p16181.htm|Infanta Marie J. (of Portugal)||p16182.htm|
Father*Rupert von Wittelsbach1 b. 18 May 1869, d. 2 Aug 1955
Mother*Duchess Marie Gabriele (?)1 b. 9 Oct 1878, d. 24 Oct 1912
Relationship18th cousin 1 time removed of Robert Michael Damon.
Albert I
     Albert von Wittelsbach was born on 3 May 1905.2 He was the son of Rupert von Wittelsbach and Duchess Marie Gabriele (?).1 Albert von Wittelsbach married Countess Marita Draskovich von Trakostjan, daughter of Count Dionys Draskovich von Trakostjan and Princess Julia (of Montenuovo), on 3 September 1930 at the Priory Church, Schloss Berchtesgarden, Bavaria, Germany; This marriage was not in conformity with the laws of the House of Wittelsbach respecting succession to the Bavarian throne. In Consequence, Marita was not properly styled "Hereditary Princess of Bavaria" until May 18, 1949, when Albert's father Rupert recognised the marriage as dynastic for Bavaria.2 Albert von Wittelsbach married Countess Marie-Jenke Keglevich von Buzin, daughter of Count Stephen Keglevich von Buzin and Countess Clara Zichy de Zich et Vasonykeo, on 21 April 1971 in Munich, Germany.2 Albert von Wittelsbach died on 8 July 1996 at Schloss Berg at age 91.2
     Albert von Wittelsbach was titled Prince of Bavaria (Albert).2 His baptism name was Albrecht Luitpold Ferdinand Michael.2 He was titled Jacobite King of England on 2 August 1955.2 He became Jacobite King of England on 2 August 1955 replacing Rupert von Wittelsbach.2 Albert von Wittelsbach became a widower with the death of his wife, Countess Marita Draskovich von Trakostjan on 10 June 1969 in Wildbad Kreuth, Bavaria, Germany, at age 65.2 Albert von Wittelsbach became a widower with the death of his wife, Countess Marie-Jenke Keglevich von Buzin on 5 October 1983 at Weichselboden, near Mariazell, Austria, at age 62.2

Family 1

Countess Marita Draskovich von Trakostjan b. 8 March 1904, d. 10 June 1969
Children

Family 2

Countess Marie-Jenke Keglevich von Buzin b. 23 April 1921, d. 5 October 1983
Last Edited9 Jul 2007

Citations

  1. [S216] The Jacobite Heritage, online http://members.rogers.com/jacobites, king/rupert.htm.
  2. [S216] The Jacobite Heritage, online http://members.rogers.com/jacobites, king/albert.htm.
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