John Joseph of Khevenhüller-Metsch

Johann Joseph, Prince of Khevenhüller-Metsch (3 July 1706 – 18 April 1776) was an Austrian statesman and held a high position at the imperial court. From 1764 he was the first prince from the House of Khevenhüller.

Early life Khevenhüller was born in Vienna on 3 July 1706. He was the eldest son and heir of Sigmund Friedrich von Khevenhüller and, his second wife, Ernestine Leopoldine von Orsini-Rosenberg. Between 1734 and 1737 he served as an ambassador in Munich, The Hague and Copenhagen. He returned in 1737 and supported his father, who was governor at the time.

Personal life In 1728, Khevenhüller married Karolina Countess von Metsch, heiress of the Imperial Vice-Chancellor Count Johann Adolf von Metsch, who had died without male issue. Since 1751, he and his descendants called themselves Khevenhüller-Metsch. The couple had several children: Johann Emanuel Joseph von Khevenhüller-Metsch (1751–1847), who married Maria Giuseppina Mezzabarba.

Prince Johann died on 18 April 1776 in Vienna and was succeeded by his eldest son, Johann Sigismund Friedrich.

Legacy In 1894, Khevenhüllerstraße in Vienna-Währing (18th district) was named after him.