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William V, Duke of Bavaria
Duke of Bavaria from 1579 to 1597
"William the Pious" redirects here. For the count of Provence with the same name, see William II, Count of Provence.
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For the duke of Aquitaine with the same name, see William I, Duke of Aquitaine.
William V (29 September 1548 – 7 February 1626), called the Pious, (German: Wilhelm V., der Fromme, Herzog von Bayern) was the duke of Bavaria from 1579 to 1597.
Education and early life
William V was born in Landshut, the son of Albert V and Archduchess Anna of Austria.
He received a Jesuit education and showed keen attachment to the Jesuit Counter Reformation tenets.
His title 'the Pious' was given to him because he devoted his daily routine to masses (when possible, several times a day), prayer, contemplation, and devotional reading. He took part in public devotions, processions, and pilgrimages.
William V's residence as crown prince was the ancient fortified Wittelsbach seat Trausnitz Castle, which he renov