Joseph Adam, 4.Fuerst zu Schwarzenberg,
(1722-1782)
Born 15 December 1722 Wien
Died 17 February 1782 Wien
Married 22 August 1741 Maria-Schein nr Teplitz
Princess Theresia von und zu Liechtenstein, daughter of
Josef, Fuerst von und zu Liechtenstein 1721-1732 and
Countess Marie Anna zu Oettingen-Spielberg
Born 28 December 1721
Died 19 January 1753 Wien
He was only ten, when in 1732, his father lost his life in a hunting
accident. On 5 May 1741 his mother died and from then on he managed his
estates and manors. In the same year, on 22 August 1741, he
married Princess Therese of Liechtenstein, they became the parents
of nine children. In 1746 the princely rank was extended to all his descendants.
Around 1765, very much advanced for his time, he created a pension fund
for his elder employees so they could retire without fear of poverty. In
1776 he was appointed Grand Master of Court of the Emperor and Empress,
the highest rank in the Court. He died in Vienna on 17 February 1782. His
wife had preceded him many years before as she had died on 19 January 1753.
Source: Leo van de Pas |
