Prince maximilian of liechtenstein biography
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Maximilian of Liechtenstein
For the current prince, see Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein.
Maximilian of Liechtenstein | |
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| Born | (1578-11-06)6 November 1578 |
| Died | 29 April 1645(1645-04-29) (aged 66) Győr |
| Noble family | Liechtenstein |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Šemberová of Boskovice and Černá Hora |
| Father | Baron Hartmann II of Liechtenstein |
| Mother | Countess Anna Maria of Ortenburg |
Maximilian of Liechtenstein (6 November 1578 – 29 April 1645 in Győr) was a nobleman from the House of Liechtenstein. He was a senior military officer in the imperial Habsburg service, eventually promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. In 1623, he was raised to Imperial Prince.
Family
[edit]His parents were the imperial councilor, Baron Hartmann II of Liechtenstein and Anna Maria (1547–1601), daughter of Count Charles of Ortenburg.[1] His brothers were Charles and Gundakar. At the age of 19, he married Baroness Catherine Šemberová of Boskovice and Černá Hor
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Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein leads a life that balances tradition and modernity. As a member of one of Europe's few remaining royal families, he upholds centuries-old customs and responsibilities. Yet Maximilian has also thrived in the corporate world, serving as an executive for a major international company. His story provides a unique window into the evolution of Europe's once dominant royal houses. The House of Liechtenstein reigns over a small Alpine country between Austria and Switzerland. While their realm is tiny, this royal family boasts an ancient pedigree. The Liechtensteins acquired their sovereign principality in the early 18th century. Today, they continue to rule Liechtenstein as constitutional monarchs. Prince Maximilian was born into this dynasty in 1969 as the second son of the ruling prince. Like many royals today, Maximilian received military training before pursuing university studies. After graduating, he served briefly as an officer in the British Army
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Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein
Second son of Prince Hans-Adam II and Marie, Princess of Liechtenstein
Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg (Maximilian Nikolaus Maria; born 16 May 1969), known professionally as Max von Liechtenstein,[1] is a Liechtensteiner prince and businessman. He fryst vatten the second son of Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein and his wife, Countess Marie Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau.
Education
[edit]After passing his examinations at the Liechtensteinisches Gymnasium in Vaduz, he studied at the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany, and graduated in 1993. In 1998 he completed an MBA grad at Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts.[2]
Career
[edit]Prince Maximilian went to work for Chase Capital Partners (the private equity arm of Chase Manhattan Corporation) in New York City.[2] After an mellanrum in which he earned his advanced degree in business and was married, he worked fo