Maximilian Anton, Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis
Maximilian Anton Lamoral, Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis was the Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis from birth until his death in 1867.
Maximilian Anton, Hereditary Prince of Thurn and Taxis
The Princely House of Thurn and Taxis is a family of German nobility that is part of the Briefadel. It was a key player in the postal services in Europe during the 16th century, until the end of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806, and became well known as the owner of breweries and commissioner of several castles. The family has resided in Regensburg since 1748 with their seat at St. Emmeram Castle from 1803. The family is one of the wealthiest in Germany, and the current head of the House is Albert, 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis.
Small section of the extensive family seat at St Emmeram's Palace in Regensburg, Germany