At the time there were two surviving branches of the Wittelsbach family: Palatinate-Zweibrücken (headed by Maximilian Joseph) and Palatinate-Birkenfeld (headed by Count Palatine William).
În acel moment au fost două ramuri supraviețuitoare ale familiei Wittelsbach: Palatinate-Zweibrücken (condus de Maximilian Joseph) și Palatinate-Birkenfeld (condus de Contele Palatin William).