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The tides of fortune turned in 1886, as Ludwig faced mounting pressures from his advisors who were concerned about his mental health and their governance of Bavaria. His subsequent removal from power—done under the ambiguous pretext of insanity—was destined to seal his tragic fate. Shortly thereafter, he met an untimely death in mysterious circumstances during an outing near Lake Starnberg. His death, shrouded in conspiracy theories, incited speculation that persists to this day—Was it murder, suicide, or an unfortunate accident?