Prince Adalbert of Bavaria (1886–1970)

Prince Adalbert of Bavaria (Adalbert Alfons Maria Ascension Antonius Hubertus Joseph Georg Simon Judas Thaddäus Bonaventura, 3 June 1886 – 29 December 1970) was a member of the Bavarian Royal House of Wittelsbach.

Adalbert was the fourth child and youngest son of Prince Ludwig Ferdinand of Bavaria and his wife Infanta María de la Paz of Spain. His father was a physician and surgeon, and Adalbert inherited his intellectual curiosity, developing interests in history, geography, and art.

He served in the Bavarian Army during World War I, initially as a Lieutenant in the 1st Royal Bavarian Heavy Cavalry "Prince Charles of Bavaria". He saw action on the Western Front and later served on the Eastern Front. He was wounded in action and awarded the Iron Cross, First and Second Class.

After the war and the dissolution of the Bavarian monarchy, Adalbert dedicated himself to scholarly pursuits, primarily focusing on Bavarian and European history. He published several books and articles, including works on the history of the House of Wittelsbach and the Kingdom of Bavaria. His writings are considered valuable historical resources.

In 1919, he married Countess Augusta of Seefried auf Buttenheim (1899–1978). They had two sons, Prince Konstantin of Bavaria (1920–1969) and Prince Eugen of Bavaria (1925–1997).

During the Nazi era, Prince Adalbert distanced himself from the regime and remained relatively apolitical. After World War II, he continued his historical research and writing. He lived in Munich and later at Schloss Hohenschwangau.

Prince Adalbert of Bavaria died in Munich in 1970 at the age of 84 and is buried in the Wittelsbach family crypt in the Theatinerkirche in Munich. He is remembered as a soldier, scholar, and a member of a once-ruling dynasty who adapted to the changing political landscape of the 20th century.