Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria, (died 1777)

Maximilian III Joseph, also known by his epithet "the much beloved" was a Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire and Duke of Bavaria from 1745 to 1777. He was the last of the Bavarian branch of the House of Wittelsbach and because of his death, the War of Bavarian Succession broke out.

March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 278 days remain until the end of the year.