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Prince Franz Josef of Liechtenstein (1962–1991)
Son of Prince Franz Joseph II (1962–1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Prince Franz Josef of Liechtenstein (Franz Josef Wenceslaus Georg Maria; 19 November 1962 – 28 February 1991), popularly known as Prince Wenzel, was a member of Liechtenstein princely family. He was the youngest son of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein and his wife, Countess Georgina von Wilczek, and thus younger brother of Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein.
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Biography
He was born on 19 November 1962, as the youngest son of the former reigning Prince Franz Joseph II and the youngest brother of the current reigning Prince Hans-Adam II. His mother was Countess Georgina of Wilczek.[1] He was known, familiarly, as "Wenzel".
In 1982, he entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and a year later was a lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards in London. He then studied medicine at the University of Fribourg and the University of Zürich.[2] He worked as an assistant doctor at the Rorschach Hospital.[citation needed]
Despite being from the wealthy House of Liechtenstein, it has been reported that he rejected many of the luxuries presented by the family and instead opted to live a more modest lifestyle.[3]
Prince Wenzel died unexpectedly on 28 February 1991 in the guesthouse of Vaduz Castle. His exact cause of death is unknown.[3]
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Honours
Liechtenstein: Recipient of the 70th Birthday Medal of Prince Franz Joseph II.[4]
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References
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