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Karl Maximilian, Prince of Dietrichstein

January 01, 1970

Karl Maximilian, Prince of Dietrichstein (Karl Maximilian Philipp Franz Xaver; 28 April 1702 – 24 October 1784), was a German prince member of the House of Dietrichstein, 6th Prince (Fürst) of Dietrichstein zu Nikolsburg, Princely Count (gefürsteter Graf) of Tarasp, Baron (Freiherr) of Hollenburg, Finkenstein and Thalberg.

Karl Maximilian, Prince of Dietrichstein. Painting by Josef Hickel, 1773.
Countess Maria Anna von Khevenhüller-Aichelberg-Hohenosterwitz, wife of Karl Maximilian

Early life edit

Born in Brno, he was the eighth child and third (but eldest surviving) son of Walther Franz Xaver Anton, 5th Prince of Dietrichstein, by his second wife, Countess Karolina Maximiliana of Proskau (1674-1734).

Biography edit

Being the third son of his family, Karl Maximilian was destined since birth to an ecclesiastical career; for this, he enjoyed a good education from private tutors and took the customary Grand Tour through Europe. The early deaths of his older brothers Karl Franz (1703) and Johann Joseph (1709) left Karl Maximilian as the eldest surviving son and heir of his father.

In addition to the titles of 6th Prince of Dietrichstein and Imperial Count of Tarasp, which Karl Maximilian inherited after his father's death in 1738, he was the owner of extended estates, including Nikolsburg, Hollenburg, Finkenstein, Thalberg, Kanitz, Leipnik (Lipník nad Bečvou), Weisskirch, Nußdorf ob der Traisen (with the including districts of Reichersdorf and Franzhausen), Libochovice, Budyně nad Ohří, Pátek, Nepomyšl and Vlachovo Březí.

At the same time, Karl Maximilian held a number of court positions. He was an Imperial Kämmerer, Oberst-Erblandmundschenk in the Duchy of Carinthia, and in 1783 after the death of his kinsman Count Dismas Joseph of Dietrichstein-Weichselstädt,[1][2] he became the senior Colonel of his house, Oberst-Hofmeister and Obersterbland-Jägermeister in the Duchy of Styria.[3]

Karl Maximilian participated in the Aulic Council and later was a member of the Imperial Privy Council, providing him with significant influence on government business in the Holy Roman Empire, especially in the difficult times following the decision of Emperor Charles VI, who without surviving sons, named his daughter Maria Theresa heiress of the Habsburg domains in the Pragmatic Sanction. Later, during the first years of rule of Maria Theresa, Karl Maximilian was one of his advisors. During 1745-1754 he served as Oberst-Hofmarschall of Emperor Francis I, Maria Theresa's husband.[4]

In 1749 he was appointed as the 720 Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[5] together, among others with Alexander Ferdinand, 3rd Prince of Thurn and Taxis, Johann Wihelm, 2nd Prince of Trautson-Falkenstein, Wenzel Anton, Prince of Kaunitz-Rietberg and Ferdinand Bonaventura II, Count of Harrach.

In 1754 Karl Maximilian resigned his position as Oberst-Hofmarschall, in order to devote himself to the administration of his vast estates. On the basis of the testament of his maternal grandfather, Count George Christoph Pruskovsky of Proskau, after the death of his cousin without issue on 29 July 1769,[6] Karl Maximilian inherited the title, coats of arms and possessions of the Counts of Proskau, including the districts of Proskau (pl: Prószków; a city in Upper Silesia located in the Opole County, Opole Voivodeship in southwestern Poland) and Klein Strehlitz (pl: Strzeleczki) and a vast monetary Fideikommiss; however, shortly after he granted the title of Count of Proskau (with his respective coats of arms and lands) to his eldest son. In later 1781, due to illness and fatigue, Karl Maximilian resigned the government of the rest of his domains to his son, although he retained the title of Prince until his death.[7]

During his 46 years of reign, Karl Maximilian expanded his domains substantially, acquiring, among others, the Lordships of Židlochovice, Velké Němčice and Cvrčovice.[3]

On 14 September 1784 a fire broke out in Nikolsburg, destroying more than 250 homes, the entire northeastern part of the city, the Capuchin monastery and Loretan church. In the fire much of the treasure accumulated over centuries in the Loretan church was lost. The reports of the extent of damage overwhelmed the old prince, who died one month later aged 82.[7] He was buried in the family crypt.[4]

Marriage and issue edit

In Nikolsburg on 2 September 1725 Karl Maximilian married Countess Maria Anna Josepha of Khevenhüller-Aichelberg-Hohenosterwitz (25 March 1705 – 4 October 1764), a daughter of Sigismund Frederick I, Count of Khevenhüller-Aichelberg in Hochosterwitz (1666-1742) by his second wife, Countess Ernestine Ursula Leopoldine von Orsini-Rosenberg (1683-1728).[8][9] They had eleven children, of whom only three survive adulthood:[10][11]

  • Karl Johann Baptist Walther Sigismund Ernest Nepomuk Alois (27 June 1728 – 25 May 1808), 7th Prince of Dietrichstein.
  • Frederick Anton (1729 – 1730/49?).
  • Franz Xaver Joseph (20 April 1730 – shortly after birth).
  • Franz Thomas (1731 – shortly after birth).
  • Franz de Paula Thomas Augustin Josef Johannes Nepomuk Karl (13 December 1731 – 29 November 1813), married on 25 April 1770 to Baroness Maria Karoline of Reischach. Had issue.
  • Maria Theresia (28 November 1733 – 1 July 1740).
  • Maria Josepha Anna Barbara (2 November 1736 – 21 December 1799), married on 20 May 1754 to Ernest Quido, Count of Harrach.
  • Franz Xaverius[12] (16 March 1739 – 15 August 1744).
  • Johann Wenzel (16 January 1741 – 17 January 1744).
  • Siegmund Mathias (24 February 1742 – 15 March 1744).
  • Anton de Padua (10 July/1 August 1744 – 3 January 1759).

Ancestry edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Marek, Miroslav. "Genealogy of the Dietrichistein family (Weichselstädt branch)". genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved 17 April 2015.[self-published source]
  2. ^ https://www.genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00424991&tree=LEO
  3. ^ a b Franz Karl Wißgrill: Schauplatz des landsässigen niederösterreichischen Adels, vol. 2, p. 253.
  4. ^ a b Roman Freiherr von Procházka: Böhmische Adelsfamilien. Verlag Degener & Co, Neustadt a. d. Aisch, 1969, p. 246
  5. ^ He was a member of the 18th century founded "Austrian branch" of the Order.
  6. ^ Constantin von Wurzbach: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, p. 297
  7. ^ a b Karel Maxmilián – 5. kníže Dietrichstein, hrabě Proskau in: rmm.cz 2015-06-07 at the Wayback Machine [retrieved 21 April 2015].
  8. ^ Marek, Miroslav. "Genealogy of the House of Khevenhüller". genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved 17 April 2015.[self-published source]
  9. ^ https://www.genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00045002&tree=LEO
  10. ^ Marek, Miroslav. "Genealogy of the House of Dietrichstein (Nikolsburg branch)". genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved 17 April 2015.[self-published source]
  11. ^ https://www.genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00045001&tree=LEO
  12. ^ Franziska Xaveria according to other sources.

References edit

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Karl Maximilian Prince of Dietrichstein Karl Maximilian Philipp Franz Xaver 28 April 1702 24 October 1784 was a German prince member of the House of Dietrichstein 6th Prince Furst of Dietrichstein zu Nikolsburg Princely Count gefursteter Graf of Tarasp Baron Freiherr of Hollenburg Finkenstein and Thalberg Karl Maximilian Prince of Dietrichstein Painting by Josef Hickel 1773 Countess Maria Anna von Khevenhuller Aichelberg Hohenosterwitz wife of Karl Maximilian Contents 1 Early life 2 Biography 3 Marriage and issue 4 Ancestry 5 Notes 6 ReferencesEarly life editBorn in Brno he was the eighth child and third but eldest surviving son of Walther Franz Xaver Anton 5th Prince of Dietrichstein by his second wife Countess Karolina Maximiliana of Proskau 1674 1734 Biography editBeing the third son of his family Karl Maximilian was destined since birth to an ecclesiastical career for this he enjoyed a good education from private tutors and took the customary Grand Tour through Europe The early deaths of his older brothers Karl Franz 1703 and Johann Joseph 1709 left Karl Maximilian as the eldest surviving son and heir of his father In addition to the titles of 6th Prince of Dietrichstein and Imperial Count of Tarasp which Karl Maximilian inherited after his father s death in 1738 he was the owner of extended estates including Nikolsburg Hollenburg Finkenstein Thalberg Kanitz Leipnik Lipnik nad Becvou Weisskirch Nussdorf ob der Traisen with the including districts of Reichersdorf and Franzhausen Libochovice Budyne nad Ohri Patek Nepomysl and Vlachovo Brezi At the same time Karl Maximilian held a number of court positions He was an Imperial Kammerer Oberst Erblandmundschenk in the Duchy of Carinthia and in 1783 after the death of his kinsman Count Dismas Joseph of Dietrichstein Weichselstadt 1 2 he became the senior Colonel of his house Oberst Hofmeister and Obersterbland Jagermeister in the Duchy of Styria 3 Karl Maximilian participated in the Aulic Council and later was a member of the Imperial Privy Council providing him with significant influence on government business in the Holy Roman Empire especially in the difficult times following the decision of Emperor Charles VI who without surviving sons named his daughter Maria Theresa heiress of the Habsburg domains in the Pragmatic Sanction Later during the first years of rule of Maria Theresa Karl Maximilian was one of his advisors During 1745 1754 he served as Oberst Hofmarschall of Emperor Francis I Maria Theresa s husband 4 In 1749 he was appointed as the 720 Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece 5 together among others with Alexander Ferdinand 3rd Prince of Thurn and Taxis Johann Wihelm 2nd Prince of Trautson Falkenstein Wenzel Anton Prince of Kaunitz Rietberg and Ferdinand Bonaventura II Count of Harrach In 1754 Karl Maximilian resigned his position as Oberst Hofmarschall in order to devote himself to the administration of his vast estates On the basis of the testament of his maternal grandfather Count George Christoph Pruskovsky of Proskau after the death of his cousin without issue on 29 July 1769 6 Karl Maximilian inherited the title coats of arms and possessions of the Counts of Proskau including the districts of Proskau pl Proszkow a city in Upper Silesia located in the Opole County Opole Voivodeship in southwestern Poland and Klein Strehlitz pl Strzeleczki and a vast monetary Fideikommiss however shortly after he granted the title of Count of Proskau with his respective coats of arms and lands to his eldest son In later 1781 due to illness and fatigue Karl Maximilian resigned the government of the rest of his domains to his son although he retained the title of Prince until his death 7 During his 46 years of reign Karl Maximilian expanded his domains substantially acquiring among others the Lordships of Zidlochovice Velke Nemcice and Cvrcovice 3 On 14 September 1784 a fire broke out in Nikolsburg destroying more than 250 homes the entire northeastern part of the city the Capuchin monastery and Loretan church In the fire much of the treasure accumulated over centuries in the Loretan church was lost The reports of the extent of damage overwhelmed the old prince who died one month later aged 82 7 He was buried in the family crypt 4 Marriage and issue editIn Nikolsburg on 2 September 1725 Karl Maximilian married Countess Maria Anna Josepha of Khevenhuller Aichelberg Hohenosterwitz 25 March 1705 4 October 1764 a daughter of Sigismund Frederick I Count of Khevenhuller Aichelberg in Hochosterwitz 1666 1742 by his second wife Countess Ernestine Ursula Leopoldine von Orsini Rosenberg 1683 1728 8 9 They had eleven children of whom only three survive adulthood 10 11 Karl Johann Baptist Walther Sigismund Ernest Nepomuk Alois 27 June 1728 25 May 1808 7th Prince of Dietrichstein Frederick Anton 1729 1730 49 Franz Xaver Joseph 20 April 1730 shortly after birth Franz Thomas 1731 shortly after birth Franz de Paula Thomas Augustin Josef Johannes Nepomuk Karl 13 December 1731 29 November 1813 married on 25 April 1770 to Baroness Maria Karoline of Reischach Had issue Maria Theresia 28 November 1733 1 July 1740 Maria Josepha Anna Barbara 2 November 1736 21 December 1799 married on 20 May 1754 to Ernest Quido Count of Harrach Franz Xaverius 12 16 March 1739 15 August 1744 Johann Wenzel 16 January 1741 17 January 1744 Siegmund Mathias 24 February 1742 15 March 1744 Anton de Padua 10 July 1 August 1744 3 January 1759 Ancestry editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2016 Learn how and when to remove this message Ancestors of Karl Maximilian Prince of Dietrichstein16 Count Sigismund of Dietrichstein8 Maximilian 2nd Prince of Dietrichstein17 Baroness Johanna von der Leiter4 Ferdinand Joseph 3rd Prince of Dietrichstein18 Karl I Prince of Liechtenstein9 Princess Anna Maria von und zu Liechtenstein19 Baroness Anna Maria Semberova of Boskovice and Cerna Hora2 Walther Franz Xaver Anton 5th Prince of Dietrichstein20 Prince Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg10 Prince Johann Anton I of Eggenberg21 Baroness Maria Sidonia von Thannhausen5 Maria Elisabeth of Eggenberg22 Christian Margrave of Brandenburg Bayreuth11 Anna Maria von Brandenburg Bayreuth23 Marie of Prussia1 Karl Maximilian 6th Prince of Dietrichstein24 Baron Hans Christoph Proskovsky von Proskau12 Baron Georg Christoph Proskovsky von Proskau25 Countess Kunigunde von Guttenstein6 Count Georg Christoph von Proskau26 Baron Nikolaus Kochticky von Kochtitz13 Baroness Anna Maria Juliana Kochticky von Kochtitz27 Maria Anna von Maltitz3 Countess Karolina Maximiliana von Proskau28 Count Jobst Joseph von Thurn Valsassina Como Vercelli zu Bleiburg14 Count Johann Ambros von Thurn Valsassina Como Vercelli29 Susanna von und zu Stubenberg7 Countess Marie Rosalie von Thurn Valsassina Como Vercelli30 Count Johann Philipp von Thurn und Valsassina15 Countess Beatrix Regina von Thurn Hofer und Valsassina31 Marchioness Eleonora Maria di Gonzaga LuzzaraNotes edit Marek Miroslav Genealogy of the Dietrichistein family Weichselstadt branch genealogy euweb cz Retrieved 17 April 2015 self published source https www genealogics org getperson php personID I00424991 amp tree LEO a b Franz Karl Wissgrill Schauplatz des landsassigen niederosterreichischen Adels vol 2 p 253 a b Roman Freiherr von Prochazka Bohmische Adelsfamilien Verlag Degener amp Co Neustadt a d Aisch 1969 p 246 He was a member of the 18th century founded Austrian branch of the Order Constantin von Wurzbach Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich p 297 a b Karel Maxmilian 5 knize Dietrichstein hrabe Proskau in rmm cz Archived 2015 06 07 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 21 April 2015 Marek Miroslav Genealogy of the House of Khevenhuller genealogy euweb cz Retrieved 17 April 2015 self published source https www genealogics org getperson php personID I00045002 amp tree LEO Marek Miroslav Genealogy of the House of Dietrichstein Nikolsburg branch genealogy euweb cz Retrieved 17 April 2015 self published source https www genealogics org getperson php personID I00045001 amp tree LEO Franziska Xaveria according to other sources References editFranz Karl Wissgrill Schauplatz des landsassigen niederosterreichischen Adels vol 2 Constantin von Wurzbach Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich Dritter Teil 1858 p 297 Roman Freiherr von Prochazka Bohmische Adelsfamilien Degener Neustadt a d Aisch 1969 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Karl Maximilian Prince of Dietrichstein amp oldid 1224449201, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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