Erdmuthe Maria Theresia of Dietrichstein

Erdmuthe Maria Theresia of Dietrichstein (17 April 1662 – 16 March 1737), was an Austrian noblewoman, Princess of Liechtenstein by marriage to Hans-Adam I, Prince of Liechtenstein.[citation needed]

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Born in Nikolsburg, she was the fifth child and second (but eldest surviving) daughter of Ferdinand Joseph, 3rd Prince of Dietrichstein, member of the princely House of Dietrichstein, and his wife, Princess Marie Elisabeth of Eggenberg (1640-1715), Duke of Krumau and Princely Count (gefürsteter Graf) of Gradis am Sontig.

Biography

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In Vienna on 16 February 1681, Erdmuthe married her first cousin, Hans-Adam, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein (16 August 1662 – 16 June 1712). They had eleven children:[citation needed]

After the death of her father-in-law in 1684, Erdmuthe became Princess consort of Liechtenstein. She died in Vienna aged 74 and was buried in the Liechtenstein family crypt in Vranov.[citation needed]

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References

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  • Cercle d'Études of Dynasties Royales Européenes: La Principauté de Liechtenstein, Lamorlaye.