Karl Alois Johann-Nepomuk Vinzenz, Fürst Lichnowsky
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Karl Alois Johann-Nepomuk Vinzenz, Fürst Lichnowsky (June 21, 1761 – April 15, 1814), also known as Carl Alois, Fürst von Lichnowsky-Woschütz, second Prince Lichnowsky, was a chamberlain at the Imperial Austrian court. Many of composer Ludwig van Beethoven's musical compositions were dedicated to Prince Lichnowsky for his patronage, friendship, and generosity that benefitted Beethoven.