Karl I of Liechtenstein
Videos
Karl I was the first member of the House of Liechtenstein to become Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, but only as an honorary title, since the Liechtenstein family did not yet possess any territory wit
Portrait, 1622–23
House of Liechtenstein
Videos
The House of Liechtenstein, from which the principality takes its name, is the family which reigns by hereditary right over the principality of Liechtenstein. Only dynastic members of the family are e
Karl I of Liechtenstein
…Karl I (30 July 1569 – 12 February 1627) was the first member of the House of Liechtenstein to become Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, but only as an honorary title, since the Liechtenstein family did not yet possess any territory with…
The former administrative building of the Governors of Liechtenstein in Feldkirch, Austria
Hans-Adam I, Prince of Liechtenstein (1662–1712), acquired the territory of the Principality
Johann I Joseph, Prince of Liechtenstein (1760–1836), the last prince to rule under the Holy Roman Empire and the first ruler of a sovereign state from 1806
Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1840–1929), allied the principality with Switzerland after the downfall of the Habsburg monarchy in 1918