Karl Alois Johann-Nepomuk Vinzenz, Fürst Lichnowsky

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Karl Alois Johann-Nepomuk Vinzenz, Fürst Lichnowsky (June 21, 1761April 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.

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  • Note regarding personal names: Fürst is a title, translated as Prince, not a first or middle name. The female form is Fürstin.