His heart had been weakened by scarlet fever in childhood , and he suffered from severe heart spasms .
In 1883 , her son Maximilian took over the leadership of the family business , but the well - trained young man fell ill .
Maximilian 's heart had been weakened by scarlet fever in childhood , and he suffered from severe heart spasms .
In 1883 , her son Maximilian took over the leadership of the family business , but the well - trained young man fell ill .