Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria

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1. When was Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria born?April 17, 1573
2. When did Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria die?September 27, 1651
3. What is Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria known for?Conquered the Upper Palatinate region during the Thirty Years' War
4. What is the house?Wittelsbach
5. What is the primary title?Duke of Bavaria (from 1597)
6. Who was Maximilian I and when did he become ruler of Bavaria?Maximilian I was a powerful prince who became the Duke of Bavaria in 1597. He later became the Elector of Bavaria in 1623, giving him a special vote in choosing the Holy Roman Emperor.

House of Wittelsbach: A prominent European royal dynasty that ruled Bavaria for centuries.
Landstände: The representative assemblies or estates within the Holy Roman Empire's territories.
Holy Roman Empire: A complex political entity in central Europe that existed for almost a thousand years, comprising numerous territories.
Counter-Reformation: The Catholic Church's organized response to the Protestant Reformation, aimed at revitalizing Catholic doctrine and practice.