Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein

Prince of Liechtenstein (1938-1989)
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Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein

Summary

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein is a human[1]. His place of birth was Frauenthal Castle[2]. He was born on August 16, 1906[3]. He passed away in Grabs[4]. He died on November 13, 1989[5]. He worked as a forestry scientist[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's place of birth was Frauenthal Castle[2].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein died in Grabs[4].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was born on August 16, 1906[3].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein died on November 13, 1989[5].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein is buried at Vaduz Cathedral[9].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's father was Prince Aloys of Liechtenstein[10].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's mother was Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria[11].
  • Among Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's spouses was Countess Georgina von Wilczek[12].
  • A child of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein[13].
  • A child of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein[14].
  • A child of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was Princess Nora, Marchioness of Mariño[15].
  • A child of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein[16].
  • A child of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was Prince Wenzel of Liechtenstein[17].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein held citizenship in Liechtenstein[18].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's professions included forestry scientist[6].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's professions included politician[7].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein held the position of Prince of Lichtenstein[19].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was educated at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[20].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[22].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein[23].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[24].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[25].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].
  • Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was a member of International Olympic Committee[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was born in Frauenthal Castle[2]. He was born on August 16, 1906[3]. His father was Prince Aloys of Liechtenstein[10]. His mother was Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria[11].

Education

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was educated at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include forestry scientist[6] and politician[7]. Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein held the position of Prince of Lichtenstein[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21], a grade of an order[28]; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[22], a grade of an order[29]; Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein[23], an order[30], in Liechtenstein[31], founded in 1937[32]; anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[24], a jubilee medal[33], in Iran[34], founded in 1971[35]; Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[25], a grade of an order[36], in Austria[37]; and Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26], a community[38], in Vatican City[39], founded in 1868[40], headquartered in Palazzo Della Rovere[41].

Personal Life

Among Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's spouses was Countess Georgina von Wilczek[12]. Children include Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein[13], a business manager[42], b. 1945[43], of Liechtenstein[44], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[45]; Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein[14], a diplomat[46], b. 1947[47], of Liechtenstein[48], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[49]; Princess Nora, Marchioness of Mariño[15], an aristocrat[50], b. 1950[51], of Liechtenstein[52]; Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein[16], a banker[53], b. 1946[54]; and Prince Wenzel of Liechtenstein[17], 1962–1991[55]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[56], a Christian denomination[57], in Vatican City[58], founded in 0001[59], headquartered in Vatican City[60] and Catholicism[61], a Christian denominational family[62], founded in 1054[63].

Death and Burial

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein died on November 13, 1989[5]. He passed away in Grabs[4]. He is buried at Vaduz Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein born?

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's place of birth was Frauenthal Castle[2].

Where did Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein die?

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein died in Grabs[4].

Who were Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's parents?

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's father was Prince Aloys of Liechtenstein[10]. Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's mother was Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria[11].

Who was Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein married to?

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein's spouses include Countess Georgina von Wilczek[12].

What did Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein do for work?

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein worked as forestry scientist[6] and politician[7].

Where did Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein go to school?

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein was educated at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[20].

What awards did Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[22], Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein[23], and anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[24].

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    Mother Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria
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