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OTD 9 August 1696 Joseph Wenzel I, Prince of Liechtenstein

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Joseph Wenzel was born on August 9th. 1696 in Prague. Family His parents were Prince Philip Erasmus of Liechtenstein and Countess Christina Theresa von Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort. Army Prince Joseph Wenzel entered the army. He firstly was a general and a successful campaigner.In 1745 he became Generalissimo in Italy and later, in 1753 he was made General Chief Commander in Hungary. He also reorganized the Habsburg artillery. Between 1735 and 1736 he was Imperial Envoy in Berlin and he was Ambassador in Paris from 1712 till 1718. Prince Joseph Wenzel also was a Knight in the Austrian order of the Golden Fleece. Love and Marriage Prince Joseph Wenzel married on April 19th. 1718 to his cousin, Princess Anna Maria Antonie of Liechtenstein. The couple would have 5 children, who all died in childhood. Death Joseph Wenzel died on February 10th. 1772 in Vienna (Austria). Source picture: Wikpedia

Special Hotel - Martin's Patershof in Mechelen, Belgium

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One of the most unique hotels in Belgium is the Martin's Patershof hotel, located in Mechelen. It is a quirky building because the hotel first was ... a church! St. Martin's Patershof Hotel History Around 1231, the Friar Minors were established in Mechelen. At the end of the 18th. century the order was driven out of the country by French revolutionists. At the end of the 1990's the building was sold through an estate agent. In 2006, the Martin's Hotel Group bought the building. They turned it into a hotel. It was opened in 2009. The Rooms There are various types of Rooms. On the picture you can see a 'Charming Room'. Room St. Martin's Patershof Hotel Even the breakfast was served on a special location: Place for Breakfast Breakfast room in St. Martin's Patershof To know more check the hotel site on this link  or Tripadvisor on this link

OTD 6 August 1844 Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

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Alfred Ernest Albert was born on August 6th. 1844 at Windsor Castle in Berkshire (England). Family His parents were Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. As a son of the monarch, he received the title: His Royal Highness the Prince Alfred. In his family he was known as Affie. Love and Marriage On January 23rd. 1874 he married Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia. She was a daughter of Emperor Alexander II of Russia and his wife Marie of Hesse. Prince Alfred and Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna would have 5 children. Duty In 1856 Prince Alfred entered the Royal Navy. On February 24th. 1863, he was promoted to lieutenant. On February 22rd. 1866 Prince Albert became captain. On May 24th. 1866 Prince Alfred received the title Duke of Edinburgh with an annuity of 15.000 pounds granted by the parliament. He also became a member of the House of Lords. In 1866 Prince Alfred succeeded his uncle Ernest II as th