Alois I, Prince of Liechtenstein
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Alois I, Prince of Liechtenstein (14 May 1759–24 March 1805) was Prince of Liechtenstein from 1781 until his death. He was the third son of Franz Josef I.
Alois was enlisted in the military as a youth but withdrew due to poor health. His great interest was forestry and gardening and had many trees from overseas planted around his manors for both economic and aesthetic reasons. He also decorated Eisgrub Park with ornamental buildings. Alois I supported mining operations within his lands in Moravia in order to raise money. This included the construction of an ironworks at Olomouc.
Alois I also expanded the Liechtenstein library through the purchase of complete collections of books. Alois I had the architect Joseph Hardtmuth design a new palace in Herrengasse, Vienna. He hired a seasonal theater group and a permanent music group.
During his reign, Liechtenstein carried out the last execution in its history when Barbara Erni was beheaded in Eschen for theft.
Alois married Karoline von Manderscheid-Blankenheim on 16 November 1783. The couple was childless, and Liechtenstein went to Alois' brother Johann.
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Alois I, Prince of Liechtenstein
Born: 14 May 1759 Died: 24 March 1805 |
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| Preceded by Franz Josef I |
Prince of Liechtenstein 1781 – 1805 |
Succeeded by Johann I Josef |
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