House of Thurn und Taxis
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The Princely House of Thurn and Taxis is a German noble family that originated in Lombardy. It was a key player in the postal services in Europe; its operations began around 1290 in the Bergamo region
Palais Thurn und Taxis in Frankfurt
Small section of the extensive family seat at St Emmeram's Palace in Regensburg, Germany
Johannes von Thurn and Taxis
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Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis was a German businessman and head of the House of Thurn und Taxis from 1982 until his death.
House of Thurn und Taxis
…Neresheim etc., Hereditary Postmaster General. The current head of the house of Thurn and Taxis is Albert II, 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, son of Johannes and his wife, Gloria. To this day, the family is among the largest landowners in Germany. Nevertheless, following Prince Johannes's death in 1990, his…
Johannes in 1981