Prince Karl Lichnowsky (1761-1814)
Born 21 June 1761
Died 15 April 1814
Married 25 November 1788
Graefin Maria Christina von Thun und Hohenstein, daughter of
Graf Franz Joseph von Thun und Hohenstein and Graefin Maria
Wilhelmina Ulfeldt
Born 25 July 1765
Died 11 April 1841
Beethoven's Symphony Nr.2
in D Major Opus 36, was first performed
privately in April 1803,
under the composer's direction and is
dedicated to Prince Karl
Lichnowsky, to whose patience and generosity
Beethoven continued to be
indebted.
Source: Leo van de Pas
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