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Joseph Franz, Prince Of Dietrichstein
Joseph Franz, Prince of Dietrichstein (28 March 1798 – 10 July 1858), was a German prince, member of the House of Dietrichstein, Major general, 9th Prince (''Fürst'') of Dietrichstein zu Nikolsburg, Count of Proskau-Leslie, Baron (''Freiherr'') of Hollenburg, Finkenstein and Thalberg. Early life Born in St. Petersburg, he was the only child of Franz Joseph, 8th Prince of Dietrichstein, and Countess Alexandra Andreevna Shuvalova (1775-1847), Court lady at the Imperial court of Austria, whose mother, Countess Ekaterina Shuvalova, was Court lady of Catherine the Great. Biography Shortly after the birth of Joseph Franz, the marriage of his parent ended. His mother moved to Italy, where she remained the rest of her life. The child was left under the care of his father, who raised him with English views, which are considered at that time as the most progressive. Joseph Franz studied in Prague and Viena, where he attended to lectures of the called "Austrian Bolzano", Vincenz W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dietrichstein
The House of Dietrichstein was the name of one of the oldest and most prominent Austrian noble families originating from Carinthia. The family belonged to the High Nobility, the Hochadel. The Nikolsburg (Mikulov) branch was elevated to the rank of Prince of the Holy Roman Empire in 1624, while a member of the Hollenburg branch was elevated to the same dignity in 1684. History Dietrichstein Castle near Feldkirchen in the Duchy of Carinthia was first mentioned in an 1103 deed. It was probably named after one knight ''Dietrich'' in the service of the Carinthian dukes. In 1166 the Dietrichstein estates were acquired by the Prince-Bishops of Bamberg and enfeoffed to a family of ''ministeriales'' officials, who began to call themselves after the castle. When the line became extinct in the early 14th century, the fief was inherited by Nikolaus I, another Carinthian ''ministerialis'' from nearby Nussberg Castle, whose descendants also called themselves ''von Dietrichstein''. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emanuel Max
Emanuel Max, after 1876: Ritter von Wachstein (19 October 1810, JanovToman Prokop, ''Nový slovník československých výtvarných umělců'' (New Dictionary of Czechoslovak Artists), Vol.2, Rudolf Ryšavý, Prague (1950) – 22 FebruaryMiloš Szabo, ''Pražské hřbitovy. Olšanské hřbitovy III.'', Libri, Prague (2011) 1901, Prague) was a German-Czech sculptor. His brother was the sculptor Josef Max. Life Max was born into a family of sculptors and woodcarvers and received his first lessons from his father. He later studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts, Prague, under Joseph Bergler and . The academy did not have a sculpture department at that time, so he also studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts with Johann Nepomuk Schaller and Franz Käßmann (1760–1833). From 1839 to 1849, he lived in Italy, where he improved his knowledge of the old masters and came under the influence of newer masters, such as Antonio Canova and Bertel Thorvaldsen. He also honed his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Von Mensdorff-Pouilly, Prince Dietrichstein Von Nicolsburg
Count Alexander Konstantin Albrecht von Mensdorff-Pouilly, 1st Prince von Dietrichstein zu Nikolsburg (german: Alexander Konstantin Albrecht Graf von Mensdorff-Pouilly, 1. Fürst von Dietrichstein zu Nikolsburg; 4 August 1813 in Coburg – 14 February 1871) was an Austrian general, diplomat and politician, including two years as Minister of Foreign Affairs (1864–66) and one month's service as Minister-President of Austria. He was a cousin of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Life and career He was born as a son of Princess Sophie of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld and Count Emmanuel von Mensdorff-Pouilly, a member of the House of Mensdorff-Pouilly. He entered the Austrian army in 1829, and he was promoted to captain in 1836 and major in 1844. In 1848–49, he fought in the First Italian War of Independence and against the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. In 1849, he was promoted to colonel and the following year to major general. In 1851, Mensdorff-Pouilly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ptuj Castle
Ptuj Castle ( sl, Ptujski grad) is a castle in Ptuj, Slovenia. It stands on a hill alongside the Drava River overlooking the town, and it is a prominent landmark. History The castle was built in the mid-12th century, when it was constructed to defend against the Hungarians. When the castle was built, the town of Ptuj was part of the Archdiocese of Salzburg. It was owned by the Jesuits of Zagreb for some time. In 1656, due to financial hardship, the Jesuits sold the castle to the Holy Roman Field Marshal Walter Leslie, a Scot by birth. The castle was thoroughly rebuilt during the Baroque period. Due to the end of the Turkish invasions, the castle lost its defensive character. General Walter Leslie turned it into a rural residence and the seat of a landed estate. His descendants owned it until 1802. After the extinction of this line of Leslie family, the estate was inherited by their relatives, the Dietrichsteins, but they became extinct in 1864 as well. After their extinctio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolní Kounice
Dolní Kounice (; german: Kanitz) is a town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,500 inhabitants. Geography Dolní Kounice is situated about south of Brno in the valley of the Jihlava (river), Jihlava River. It lies in the Bobrava Highlands. History The first written mention of Kounice is from 1183, when a Premonstratensians, Premonstratensian ''Rosa coeli'' convent was built here. It was founded in 1181 and was the oldest convent in Moravia. A church already stood here in 1183. In 1284–1330, a Gothic convent castle was built here. Since the 15th century, the village has been named Dolní Kounice. In 1527, the convent was abolished. An attempt was made to restore it in 1702, but a year later it was destroyed by a fire and never restored again. From 1537, the manor was owned by various noble families. In 1571, Dolní Kounice was promoted to a town and obtained coat of arms. During the rule of the Drnovský of Drnovice fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vienna
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Libochovice
Libochovice (german: Libochowitz) is a town in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Dubany and Poplze are administrative parts of Libochovice. Geography Libochovice is located about south of Litoměřice. It lies on the Ohře river. It is situated in an agricultural landscape of the Lower Eger Table. History The first written mention of Libochovice is from 1336, when it was described as a market town with a fortress. In 1560, Libochovice became a town. The first Jews came into the town probably in the second half of the 15th century. From the second half of the 16th century there was a strong Jewish community, but most of them died during the Holocaust, and the community was never renewed after the World War II. Sights Libochovice is known for the Libochovice Chateau. It is Rennaisance castle, created by reconstruction of the former Gothic fortress. The castle park was found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schloss Herberstein
Schloss Herberstein is a castle in Styria, Austria. Schloss Herberstein is situated at an elevation of . Castle and the surrounding area Herberstein Castle sits on a rock in the ravine and thus is not accessible from 3 sides. At the same time, the castle is not visible from out of the ravine and was thus naturally protected from attackers. The oldest parts of the caste situated near the zoo stems from the 12th century. The first small castle called 'Herwigstein' (named after Herwig of Krottendorf) stood under the fiefdom of the Stubenberg Clan. Otto von Hartenberg could free the castle by a payment to the Stubenbergs and is considered to be the ancestor of Herberstein Castle since then. By 1400 the castle was expanded by a massive outer bailey, which included the previously built Gothic chapel of St. Catherine. The bailey was extended in the 15th century a number times. Mid-16th century, the castle was transformed into a residential building with Renaissance elements and expan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desfours Family
Desfours is the name of a noble family of French descent that originated in the Lorraine, but became prominent in Bohemia during the 16th century. History Their parent house is the Athienville from Luneville and Chateau-Salins. The family became official on 30 May 1634 with the declaration of Field Marshal-Lieutenant Niclas Desfours to Count of Athienville. In the mid-17th Century, the counts of Desfours were owners of the estates Groß Rohosetz and Morchenstern. Count Albrecht Maximilian limited the inheritance of these holding to them and their lineal descendants, in 1678. From this family the countly branch of Desfours-Walderode derived. Other properties of the family included Potštát (1797), Malá Skála (1628), Semily (1634), Tanvald and Velhartice Velhartice (german: Welhartitz) is a municipality and village in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants. The historic centre is well preserved and is protected by law as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wratislaws Of Mitrovice
Wratislaws of Mitrovice ( cs, Vratislavové z Mitrovic; german: Wratislaw von Mitrowitz) is a Czech noble family. The first mentioned member of the family is Wratislaw, who acquired the estate of Mitrovice in 1448. The family gradually gained significance during the 16th century. In the 17th and 18th century, various family members held a number of offices in state administration and diplomacy as well as in the Catholic church. They also built or rebuilt multiple castles and palaces, including the Wratislaws' palace in Prague. After the Communist party of Czechoslovakia seized power in 1948, the Wratislaws were forced to give up most of their properties. Part of their family emigrated to New Zealand. The other half of the family from Koloděje nad Lužnicí Castle emigrated to Canada. Only Dírná Castle was returned to them after the Velvet revolution of 1989 and they own it to this day. History 15th century Wratislaws of Mitrovice claimed to be descendants of Vrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dietrichstein Tomb
The Dietrichstein tomb is a tomb of the Dietrichstein family, located in Mikulov, South Moravia. It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. The structure was built as a copy of the Holy House of Loreto, and later the Church of St. Anne was added to the chapel. The building contains a courtyard, grave chapel, two aisles with coffins and stairs in the south tower. History In 1623, under license from the Pope, construction began on the chapel for the nearby Capuchin Monastery, established by Cardinal Franz von Dietrichstein in 1611. The sculpture of Black Madonna was placed into the chapel. Above the chapel a church consecrated to St. Anne was built by the Cardinal's successor Maximilian Dietrichstein, completed in 1656. The Dietrichsteins have been buried under the Loreto Church since the late 17th century. The construction of the Loreto Church was carried out according to plans by Giovanni Giacomo Tencalla, the Italian architect who constructed the chateau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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