Johann Adam Andreas of Liechtenstein

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Hans-Adam I, Prince of Liechtenstein (Johann Adam Andreas) (1657-1712) was the third Prince of Liechtenstein. He was the son of Karl Eusebius of Liechtenstein (1611-1684) and Johanna Beatrix Dietrichstein (1625-1676).

In 1699 he acquired the domain of Schellenberg, and in 1712 the county of Vaduz. These two domains would later form the present principality of Liechtenstein.

Johann never took up an office at the Imperial court but did case by case work. He was a financial expert and thus tended to aid in these areas. He was known informally as Hans Adam the rich.

Besides managing his property, he also took great interest in art. He bought works of Rubens and van Dyck for his collections. He was one of the most generous patrons of his time. Johann set himself two memorials, a Palace in Bankgasse street in Vienna and a summer palace in Rossau.

[edit] Marriage and Issue

Hans-Adam married Edmunda Maria Dietrichstein (17 April 1652-15 March 1737) on February 16, 1681. They had seven children;

Maria Elisabeth (8 May 1683-4 May 1744)
Karl Josef (15 October 1684-16 February 1704)
Maria Antonia (10 April 1687-9 October 1750)
Franz Dominik (1 September 1689-19 March 1711)
Maria Gabriele (12 July 1692-7 November 1713)
Maria Theresia (11 May 1694-20 February 1772)
Maria Dominika (5 August 1698-2 June 1724)

He left no male heirs at his death, both of his sons having predeceased him.

Regnal titles
Johann Adam Andreas of Liechtenstein House of Liechtenstein Born: 1657 Died: 1712
Preceded by Karl Eusebius	Prince of Liechtenstein 1699-1712	Succeeded by Josef Wenzel