Maximilian von Götzen-Iturbide
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Maximiliano Gustav Richard Albrecht Agustin von Götzen-Iturbide, Imperial Prince of Mexico, Prince of Iturbide and Count of Götzen, was born on March 2, 1944 as the son of Count Maria Gustav von Götzen and María Gizella von Aschbrunn. His grandmother the Princess of Iturbide, María Josepha, was the daughter of Prince Salvador de Iturbide y de Marzán, and great-granddaughter of the Emperor Agustin I of Mexico. She was also a legal descendant (by adoption) of Maximilian I of Mexico.
He inherited his claim to the throne following the death of his grandmother Maria Josepha Sophia de Iturbide in 1949 which was in accordance with her will and the wishes of her two daughters.
On September 22, 1990 in Melbourne, Australia, he married Doña Maria Anna de Francecshi, who is descended from a line of Croatian and Venetian nobility. They have two children, Don Fernando born in 1992 and Doña Emanuela born in 1998. They currently live in Australia.
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| House of Iturbide Born: March 2nd 1944 |
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| Preceded by Maria Josepha |
* NOT REIGNING * Emperor of Mexico (1949–Present) * Reason for Succession Failure: * Empire abolished in 1867 |
Incumbent Designated heir: Don Fernando |
