In Bavaria, the Elector William V, facing insurmountable debts,
abdicates in favour of his son Maximilian I, who holds the post
until his death over half a century later in 1651. William retires
to a monastery, where he lives until his own death in 1626.
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Editors, Litencyc. "William V, Elector of Bavaria abdicates in favour of his son Maximilian I". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15527, accessed 06 May 2024.]