Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria (died 1679)

Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria

Elector of Bavaria from 1651 to 1679

Ferdinand Maria was a Wittelsbach ruler of Bavaria and a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 1651 to 1679. The Elector modernized the army and introduced Bavaria's first government code. Besides encouraging agriculture and industry, he also improved building and…