THE history of Oktoberfest began with the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Louis, who was later known as King Louis I of Bavaria, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen in 1810.
For the royal wedding, the citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities which was held on the fields in front of the city gates.
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