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    What crazy "king" started a new musical movement and has been credited as a lasting influence on many musicians at the turn of the 20th century?

    Question #73578. Asked by Marco79. (Dec 21 06 1:56 AM)


    Arpeggionist

    		King Ludwig of Bavaria, one of the founding fathers of Wagnerism (the other founder being his friend Richard Wagner). Wagnerism was said to be of a huge influence on the modernist movement of the early 20th century.

    Dec 21 06, 8:51 AM
    zbeckabee

    		With regards to the "crazy" reference: "King Ludwig (1845 - 1886) was known as "crazy Ludwig" because of his obsession with opera among other things. "

    http://www.stevenestrella.com/estrella/europe99/02crazyludwig.html

    Dec 21 06, 9:05 AM

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