Louis V, duke of Bavaria (born 1315)

Louis V, Duke of Bavaria

Duke of Bavaria from 1347 to 1361

Louis V, called the Brandenburger, a member of the House of Wittelsbach, ruled as Margrave of Brandenburg from 1323 to 1351 and as Duke of Bavaria from 1347 until his death. From 1342 he also was co-ruling Count of Tyrol by his marriage with the Meinhardiner countess Margaret.