| Heinrich | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Fürstenberg | |
 Prince Heinrich in 2002 | |
| Head of the House of Fürstenberg | |
| Tenure | 2002–2024 |
| Predecessor | Joachim Egon |
| Successor | Christian |
| Born | Heinrich Maximilian Egon Karl Prinz zu Fürstenberg 17 July 1950 Schloss Heiligenberg Heiligenberg, South Baden, West Germany |
| Died | 11 July 2024 (aged 73) |
| Spouse | Princess Maximiliane of Windisch-Graetz |
| Issue | Prince Christian Prince Antonius |
| House | Fürstenberg |
| Father | Joachim Egon, Prince of Fürstenberg |
| Mother | Countess Paula von Königsegg-Aulendorf |
| Religion | Christian (
Roman Catholic) |
Heinrich, Prince of Fürstenberg (German: Heinrich Fürst zu Fürstenberg; 17 July 1950 – 11 July 2024) was a German landowner, businessman, and nobleman, who was the head of the House of Fürstenberg.
Early years
Prince Heinrich zu Fürstenberg was born in 1950 at Schloss Heiligenberg in Heiligenberg, Germany. He was the son of Joachim Egon, Prince of Fürstenberg, and Countess Paula von Königsegg-Aulendorf. He studied economics at the University of Vienna. [1]
Career
Prince Heinrich's father died in 2002, and he assumed the role as head of the Princely House of Fürstenberg at that time. [1] [2] He owned and managed the family businesses, which include landholdings and beer brewing. [3]
The Fürstenberg family manages 18,000 hectares of forest in the southwest of Germany. [4][ better source needed] The family was granted the right to brew beer in 1283 by Rudolf I of Germany and has been in the business ever since. [5] In 2005, Prince Heinrich joined the Fürstenberg Brewery with Brau Holding International. [6]
Personal life and family
In 1976, Prince Heinrich married his second cousin, Princess Maximiliane of Windisch-Graetz, in Rome, Italy. [5] In 1977, their first child, Prince Christian, was born. In 1985, their second child, Prince Antonius, was born.
In September 2010, his eldest son married Jeannette Griesel. [7] His younger son married Matilde dei Principi Borromeo Arese Taverna in 2011. [8]
In 2012, he was added to the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame. [9]
Prince Heinrich died on 11 July 2024 following a long illness. [1]
References
- ^ a b c Bote, Schwarzwälder. "Adelsfamilie in Donaueschingen trauert: Heinrich Fürst zu Fürstenberg verstorben". schwarzwaelder-bote.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Taki (21 June 2014). "Coming soon: my engagement to Kristin Scott Thomas". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019.
- ^ Smit, Barbara (6 November 2014). The Heineken Story: The remarkably refreshing tale of the beer that conquered the world. Profile Books. ISBN 9781782831136 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Welcome to the forestry company Prince of Fürstenberg". ff-forst.de. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ a b Koncius, Jura (1980-10-09). "The Prince's Pilsner". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
- ^ "2000-today - Fürstenberg". fuerstenberg-beer.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017.
- ^ Koenig, Marlene Eilers (2010-09-21). "Royal Musings: Hereditary Prince Christian zu Fürstenberg ties the knot". Royal Musings. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Prince and Princess Antonius Zu Furstenberg". Vogue (Italy) (in Italian). 28 September 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "The International Best-Dressed Poll Hall of Fame". Vanity Fair. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Heinrich | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Fürstenberg | |
|
Prince Heinrich in 2002 | |
| Head of the House of Fürstenberg | |
| Tenure | 2002–2024 |
| Predecessor | Joachim Egon |
| Successor | Christian |
| Born | Heinrich Maximilian Egon Karl Prinz zu Fürstenberg 17 July 1950 Schloss Heiligenberg Heiligenberg, South Baden, West Germany |
| Died | 11 July 2024 (aged 73) |
| Spouse | Princess Maximiliane of Windisch-Graetz |
| Issue | Prince Christian Prince Antonius |
| House | Fürstenberg |
| Father | Joachim Egon, Prince of Fürstenberg |
| Mother | Countess Paula von Königsegg-Aulendorf |
| Religion | Christian (
Roman Catholic) |
Heinrich, Prince of Fürstenberg (German: Heinrich Fürst zu Fürstenberg; 17 July 1950 – 11 July 2024) was a German landowner, businessman, and nobleman, who was the head of the House of Fürstenberg.
Early years
Prince Heinrich zu Fürstenberg was born in 1950 at Schloss Heiligenberg in Heiligenberg, Germany. He was the son of Joachim Egon, Prince of Fürstenberg, and Countess Paula von Königsegg-Aulendorf. He studied economics at the University of Vienna. [1]
Career
Prince Heinrich's father died in 2002, and he assumed the role as head of the Princely House of Fürstenberg at that time. [1] [2] He owned and managed the family businesses, which include landholdings and beer brewing. [3]
The Fürstenberg family manages 18,000 hectares of forest in the southwest of Germany. [4][ better source needed] The family was granted the right to brew beer in 1283 by Rudolf I of Germany and has been in the business ever since. [5] In 2005, Prince Heinrich joined the Fürstenberg Brewery with Brau Holding International. [6]
Personal life and family
In 1976, Prince Heinrich married his second cousin, Princess Maximiliane of Windisch-Graetz, in Rome, Italy. [5] In 1977, their first child, Prince Christian, was born. In 1985, their second child, Prince Antonius, was born.
In September 2010, his eldest son married Jeannette Griesel. [7] His younger son married Matilde dei Principi Borromeo Arese Taverna in 2011. [8]
In 2012, he was added to the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame. [9]
Prince Heinrich died on 11 July 2024 following a long illness. [1]
References
- ^ a b c Bote, Schwarzwälder. "Adelsfamilie in Donaueschingen trauert: Heinrich Fürst zu Fürstenberg verstorben". schwarzwaelder-bote.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Taki (21 June 2014). "Coming soon: my engagement to Kristin Scott Thomas". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019.
- ^ Smit, Barbara (6 November 2014). The Heineken Story: The remarkably refreshing tale of the beer that conquered the world. Profile Books. ISBN 9781782831136 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Welcome to the forestry company Prince of Fürstenberg". ff-forst.de. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ a b Koncius, Jura (1980-10-09). "The Prince's Pilsner". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-01-18.
- ^ "2000-today - Fürstenberg". fuerstenberg-beer.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017.
- ^ Koenig, Marlene Eilers (2010-09-21). "Royal Musings: Hereditary Prince Christian zu Fürstenberg ties the knot". Royal Musings. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Prince and Princess Antonius Zu Furstenberg". Vogue (Italy) (in Italian). 28 September 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "The International Best-Dressed Poll Hall of Fame". Vanity Fair. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
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| National | |