Countess Georgina von Wilczek
Georgina von Wilczek | |||||
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Princess consort of Liechtenstein | |||||
Tenure | 7 March 1943 – 18 October 1989 | ||||
Born |
Graz, Styria, Republic of Austria | 24 October 1921||||
Died |
18 October 1989 67) Grabs, Switzerland | (aged||||
Burial | St. Florian Cathedral, Vaduz | ||||
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Father | Count Ferdinand Maria von Wilczek | ||||
Mother | Countess Norbertine Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau | ||||
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Georgine "Gina" von Wilczek (Georgine Norberte Johanna Franziska Antonie Marie Raphaela; 24 October 1921 – 18 October 1989) was the daughter and only child of Ferdinand Maria, Count of Wilczek (1893–1977), and his wife, Countess Norbertine Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau (1888–1923).[1] She was born in Graz, and was the mother of Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein.[2][3]
Marriage and children
On 7 March 1943, at St. Florin's in Vaduz, she married Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein, and by him became the mother of five children:
- Hereditary Prince Hans-Adam (born 1945). Married Countess Marie Aglaë von Wchinitz und Tettau and has issue.
- Prince Philipp Erasmus of Liechtenstein (born 1946). Married Isabelle de l'Arbre de Malander (b. 1949) and has issue, including Wenzeslaus.
- Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein (born 1947). Married Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg (b. 1957), daughter of Grand Duke Jean, and has issue.
- Princess Norberta "Nora" (born 1950). Married Vicente Sartorius y Cabeza de Vaca (1931–2002), 3rd Marqués de Mariño, and has issue.
- Prince Franz Josef Wenceslas of Liechtenstein (Zurich, 19 November 1962 – Vaduz, 28 February 1991), known as Wenzel.
Georgina was founder and president of the Liechtenstein Red Cross, and was also active in many other charities.[4]
She died in Grabs, Switzerland, in October 1989, a month before her husband.[4] She had been hospitalized for an undisclosed illness leading up to her death.[5]
Titles and styles
- 24 October 1921 – 7 March 1943: Countess Georgina von Wilczek.[1]
- 7 March 1943 – 18 October 1989: Her Serene Highness The Princess of Liechtenstein.
Honours
National honours
Liechtenstein: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Grand Star[6][7][8][9][10][11] Liechtenstein: Recipient of the 50th Birthday Medal of Prince Franz Joseph II[12] Liechtenstein: Recipient of the 70th Birthday Medal of Prince Franz Joseph II[12]
Foreign honours
Austrian Imperial and Royal Family: Dame of the Order of the Starry Cross, 1st Class[13] Greek Royal Family: Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Saints Olga and Sophia[7][14][15] Greek Royal Family: Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Beneficence[16] Holy See: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[17] Holy See: Recipient of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice[10][18] Iranian Imperial Family: Recipient of the Commemorative Medal of the 2,500 year Celebration of the Persian Empire[19]
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References
- 1 2 "Dadan2". www.royalark.net.
- ↑ Dotson, Samuel C., Genealogie des Fürstlichen Hauses Liechtenstein seit Hartmann II. (1544–1585), Rosvall Royal Books, Falköping, Sweden, p. 68.
- ↑ Willis, Daniel, The Descendants of Louis XIII, Clearfield Co., Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, 1999, ISBN 0-8063-4942-5, p. 510.
- 1 2 "Princess Gina, Liechtenstein Princess", The Washington Post, 19 October 1989
- ↑ "Princess Gina", The New York Times, Vaduz, Liechtenstein, 18 October 1989
- ↑ "Photo". c7.alamy.com.
- 1 2 , Princess Gina wearing the Order of Saints Olga and Sophia and the Liechtenstein Order of Merit
- ↑ "Photo". s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com.
- ↑ "Franz Joseph's Lic celebrates 80 years in Liechtenstein on August 14, 1986".
- 1 2 , Princess Gina wearing the Liechtenstein Order of Merit and Holy See Decoration of Honour
- ↑ "Photo". 3.bp.blogspot.com.
- 1 2 "Military Collection".
- ↑ "Princess Gina wearing the Order on her left chest".
- ↑ "Photo". 40.media.tumblr.com.
- ↑ "DINASTÍAS - Los Foros de la Realeza • Ver Tema - Gala prewedding Constantino II y Ana María de Grecia". dinastias.forogratis.es.
- ↑ жалею, Не; Зову, Не; Ru_royalty, Не Плачу wrote in; жалею, 2014-10-13 21:24:00 Не; Зову, Не; 21:24:00, Не Плачу Cool_skarlet Ru_royalty 2014-10-13. "Княжество Лихтенштейн. ч4".
- ↑ Imhof, Henriette. "Erste feierliche Investitur der Schweiz". www.oessh.ch.
- ↑ "Princely Visite".
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
External links
Countess Georgina von Wilczek Wilczek Family Born: 24 October 1921 Died: 18 October 1989 | ||
Liechtensteiner royalty | ||
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Preceded by Elisabeth von Gutmann |
Princess Consort of Liechtenstein 1943–1989 |
Succeeded by Countess Marie Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau |