When was Maximilian III Joseph born and where did he die?
Maximilian III Joseph was born on the 28th of March 1727 in Munich. He died without leaving an heir on the last day of December 1777.
Questions about Maximilian III Joseph
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major treaty ended the conflict during Maximilian III Joseph's early reign?
The Treaty of Füssen secured peace with Maria Theresa just weeks after the Battle of Pfaffenhofen in April 1745. This agreement required him to support Francis II Stephen of Tuscany in an upcoming election.
Which cultural institutions did Maximilian III Joseph establish or fund in Bavaria?
He founded the Bavarian Academy of Sciences in 1759 and opened the Nymphenburg Porcelain Factory in 1747. The elector also commissioned the Cuvilliés Theatre in 1751 and supported the precursor to the Academy of Fine Arts in 1770.
How did Maximilian III Joseph respond to the severe famine that struck Bavaria in 1770?
A severe famine struck the land in 1770 causing widespread hunger among the population. Maximilian sold crown jewels to purchase grain imports for the starving people.
What caused the death of Elector Maximilian III Joseph in 1777?
Fifteen doctors examined him but none could diagnose the illness properly before he died on the last day of December 1777. By Christmas it became clear he suffered from purple small pox.