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Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein

1611 – 1684

Prince of Liechtenstein

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Lived 1611 – 1684 (aged 72). Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein was an art collector, military leader, writer and patron of the arts.

Karl Eusebius (11 April 1611 – 5 April 1684) was the Prince of Liechtenstein. He inherited this title in 1627 from his father Karl I. He was 16 and thus considered underage, and his uncles Prince Gundakar and Maximillian acted as regents until 1632. From 1639 to 1641 Karl was Chief Captain of High and Low Silesia.

After the Thirty Years' War Karl effectively restored his dominions economically. Karl was also an extensive patron of architecture of the period.

He died in Schwarzkosteletz.

Marriage and issue Karl married his niece, Princess Johanna Beatrix von Dietrichstein-Nikolsburg ( – 26 March 1676) on 6 August 1644. They had nine children:

Princess Eleonora Maria (1647 – 7 August 1704). Princess Anna Maria (1648–1654). Princess Maria Theresia (1649–1716). Princess Johanna Beatrix (1650–1672); Married Maximilian II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1641–1709). Prince Franz Dominik (died 1652). Prince Karl Joseph (died 1653). Prince Franz Eusebius (1654–1655). Princess Cecilia (died 1655). Prince Johann Adam Andreas (known as Hans-Adam I, Prince of Liechtenstein) (1662–1712).

In popular culture Karl Eusebius plays a prominent role in several of the works in the 1632 series of alternative history novels and stories.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Prince of Lichtenstein, Oberlandeshauptmann of Silesia
Also known as
Karl Eusebius von Liechtenstein, Karl Eusebius

Family & relationships

Spouse
Johanna Beatrix of Dietrichstein
Parent
Karl I, Prince of Liechtenstein

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein?

Prince of Liechtenstein (1611–1684)

When was Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein born?

Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein was born on 12 September 1611.

When did Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein die?

Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein died on 5 April 1684 in Kostelec nad Černými lesy.

What was Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein's occupation?

Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein was an art collector, military leader, writer and patron of the arts.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein

· Wikidata: Q698118

· DBpedia: Karl Eusebius, Prince of Liechtenstein

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