Paul I, Prince Esterházy
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Paul I, 1st Prince Esterházy of Galántha, was the first Prince Esterházy of Galántha from 1687 to 1713, Palatine of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1681 to 1713, and an Imperial Field Marshal. Paul was al
Schloss Esterházy
Paul shortly after his elevation to Prince Esterházy of Galántha.
His first wife, Countess Orsolya Esterházy of Galántha.
Schloss Esterházy
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Schloss Esterházy is a palace in Eisenstadt, Austria, the capital of the Burgenland state. It was constructed in the late 13th century, and came under ownership of the Hungarian Esterházy family in 16
Schloss Esterházy in Eisenstadt, Austria
Aerial view. From upper left to lower right: part of the palace gardens, the palace itself, and the former Princely Stables and Main Guard House
Projektierte Gartenfassade des Schlosses Esterházy by Albert Christoph Dies, 1812. Dies worked for Prince Nikolaus II during the early 19th century, and portrayed the Prince's ambitious remodeling plans on this oil painting.
Modern view of the rear of the palace -- in the end only the central portions of the classical redesign could be completed.