Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein
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Prince Nikolaus Ferdinand Maria Josef Raphael of Liechtenstein (born 24 October 1947), is the third son of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein
and his wife Countess Gina von Wilczek. Prince Nikolaus was born in Zurich
, and is the Ambassador of Liechtenstein in Belgium
and non-resident Ambassador to the Holy See
.
, Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg
, (born 15 May 1957, Betzdorf Castle
, Betzdorf, Luxembourg
). She is the youngest daughter of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
.
They had four children:
from 1971 to 1989.
Today Prince Nikolaus is Honorary member of the Scout association. Prince Nikolaus spoke at the European Forum of Guild-Scouts in Grossarl in 1990 about the topic Hunting and nature protection.
Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein
Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein, , was the Sovereign Prince of Liechtenstein from 1938 until his death...
and his wife Countess Gina von Wilczek. Prince Nikolaus was born in Zurich
Zürich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
, and is the Ambassador of Liechtenstein in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and non-resident Ambassador to the Holy See
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
.
Marriage and issue
He married on 20 March 1982, at Notre Dame Cathedral in LuxembourgLuxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
, Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg
Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein
Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein is the fourth child and second daughter of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte of Luxembourg...
, (born 15 May 1957, Betzdorf Castle
Betzdorf Castle
Betzdorf Castle is a former castle in the commune of Betzdorf, in eastern Luxembourg. It is the headquarters of SES S.A., the world's largest satellite operator in terms of revenue and the largest component of Luxembourg Stock Exchange's main LuxX Index. It is located north-west of Betzdorf...
, Betzdorf, Luxembourg
Betzdorf, Luxembourg
Betzdorf is a commune and village in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. The commune's administrative centre is Berg....
). She is the youngest daughter of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg ruled Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000. He is the father of the current ruler, Grand Duke Henri, and the son of Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma...
.
They had four children:
- Prince Leopold Emmanuel Jean Marie of Liechtenstein (BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, 20 May 1984 - BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, 20 May 1984) - Princess Maria-Anunciata Astrid Joséphine Veronica of Liechtenstein (b. BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
-UccleUccleUccle or Ukkel is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.Uccle is known for its well-to-do areas, its green spots and its high rental rates.-History:...
, 12 May 1985) - Princess Marie-Astrid Nora Margarita Veronica of Liechtenstein (b. BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
-UccleUccleUccle or Ukkel is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.Uccle is known for its well-to-do areas, its green spots and its high rental rates.-History:...
, 26 June 1987) - Prince Josef-Emanuel Leopold Marie of Liechtenstein (b. BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
-UccleUccleUccle or Ukkel is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.Uccle is known for its well-to-do areas, its green spots and its high rental rates.-History:...
, 7 May 1989)
Scouting
He was Chief Scout of Fürstlich Liechtensteinische Pfadfinderkorps St. GeorgPfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Liechtensteins
Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Liechtensteins is the national Scouting and Guiding association of Liechtenstein. Scouting in Liechtenstein started in 1931, Guiding followed in 1932...
from 1971 to 1989.
Today Prince Nikolaus is Honorary member of the Scout association. Prince Nikolaus spoke at the European Forum of Guild-Scouts in Grossarl in 1990 about the topic Hunting and nature protection.
Ancestry
See also
- Princely Family of LiechtensteinPrincely Family of LiechtensteinThe Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the principality takes its name, is the family which reigns by constitutional, hereditary right over the nation of Liechtenstein...
- Line of succession to the Throne of Liechtenstein