Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein

Prince of Liechtenstein (1840-1929)
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Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein
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Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein

Summary

Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lednice Castle[2]. He was born on October 5, 1840[3]. He passed away in Valtice Castle[4]. He died on February 11, 1929[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and collector[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein was born in Lednice Castle[2].
  • Born in Lednice[9], Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein…
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein passed away in Valtice Castle[4].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein died in Valtice[10].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein was born on October 5, 1840[3].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein died on February 11, 1929[5].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein is buried at Liechtenstein Family Vault[11].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's father was Prince Alois II, Prince of Liechtenstein[12].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's mother was Countess Franziska Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau[13].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein held citizenship in Cisleithania[14].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's professions included politician[6].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein worked as a collector[7].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[15].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein held the position of Prince of Lichtenstein[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein is Vaduz Castle[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein is Liechtenstein Museum[18].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the honorary doctorate of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[20].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[21].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein was a member of German Archaeological Institute[22].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein is recorded as male[23].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's family is recorded as House of Liechtenstein[25].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's Commons category is recorded as Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein[26].
  • Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's family name is recorded as von Liechtenstein[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Lednice Castle[2], a château[28], in Czech Republic[29] and Lednice[9], a municipality of the Czech Republic[30], in Czech Republic[31]. Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein was born on October 5, 1840[3]. His father was Prince Alois II, Prince of Liechtenstein[12]. His mother was Countess Franziska Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and collector[7]. Positions held include Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[15] and Prince of Lichtenstein[16], a noble title[32], in Liechtenstein[33], founded in 1608[34].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Vaduz Castle[17], a castle[35], in Liechtenstein[36] and Liechtenstein Museum[18], an art museum[37], in Austria[38], founded in 2004[39], headquartered in Vienna[40]. Things named for Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein include Liechtensteinklamm[41], a valley[42], in Austria[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19], a grade of an order[44]; honorary doctorate of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[20], an award[45], in Austria[46], founded in 1907[47]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[21], a grade of an order[48], in Austrian Empire[49].

Death and Burial

Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein died on February 11, 1929[5]. Recorded place of death include Valtice Castle[4], a château[50], in Czech Republic[51] and Valtice[10], a municipality of the Czech Republic[52], in Czech Republic[53], headquartered in Valtice[54]. He is buried at Liechtenstein Family Vault[11].

Why It Matters

Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Liechtensteinklamm[41], a valley[42], in Austria[43].

FAQs

Where was Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein born?

Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein was born in Lednice Castle[2].

Where did Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein die?

Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein passed away in Valtice Castle[4].

Who were Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's parents?

Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's father was Prince Alois II, Prince of Liechtenstein[12]. Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein's mother was Countess Franziska Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau[13].

What did Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein do for work?

Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein worked as politician[6] and collector[7].

What awards did Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19], honorary doctorate of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[20], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[21].

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  2. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 9w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Cisleithania
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Given name Johann, Maria, Franz +1
    Occupation politician, collector
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