Hermann, Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen
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Hermann Friedrich Otto (* 30 July 1751 in Lockenhaus
, Burgenland
, Austria
; † 2 November 1810 in Hechingen
) was the ruling Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen
from 1798 until 1810.
, where his father, Prince Franz Xaver of Hohenzollern-Hechingen (1719–1765), was an imperial officer. From his mother, Princess Anna Maria of Hoensbroech-Geulle ( 8 May 1729 – 26 September 1798), Prince Hermann inherited his Dutch holdings. From his second wife, Princess Maximiliane of Gavre, Marquise d'Aysseau, he inherited one billion Francs.
His first spouse, Countess Louise of Merode-Westerloo, died after only one year of marriage. In 1779, Prince Hermann married his third wife, the Princess Maria Antonia of Waldburg-Zeil-Wurzach.
After the transfer of the left bank of the Rhein to France
as part of war reparations, he tried to find money for the beautification of Hechingen
and the improvement of roads. All of his activities served to increase the fortune of his House.
Prince Hermann was an Imperial-Field Marshal General and a Prussian Lieutenant General
. The situation of the princedom between the time of the Second Congress of Rastatt
and the end of the Empire, the Prince's debut was actually quite relaxed. Soon after his ascension to power, he held peace talks with the local land holders, and came to a mutual agreement June, 1795 in Hechingen
with the local land holders. He then disbanded, the daily joyful homage festivals from a couple of free movements of all subjects of bondage. The village of Bisingen
missed out on this because it would not enter into the agreement. In addition the village would not pay homage (since that time the Bisingers carry the nickname "Nichthuldiger“ meaning those who don’t pay homage.) The prince confined his hunts to three of his lands, outside of these lands, animals could be hunted by the peasants. The lands not within set borders were parceled out or sold. The serfdom, as far as legal dependents protected by the prince was concerned, was abolished. This weighed heavily upon them, however. The monarchy was appointed five percent of the estate.
The subjects obtained the right, in to appoint representatives by general election. These representatives would have the right to control taxes and the right to make to represent the common people. The prince gave Jews, upon the suggestion of his Jewish adviser, Jakob Kaulla (see also Karoline Kaulla
) permission to reside in his princedom for forty years in exchange for remuneration to the high chamber. The prince succeeded in the settlement of the conflicts with his subjects within a few short weeks.
Prince Hermann was not generally a man of compromise, he was a bizarre personality, his nature was suspicious and that of a micro-manager; He concerned himself with the external details of administration. He loved, according to the prevailing taste of the time, being alone in nature, particularly in his hunting lodge at Friedrichsthal. He was a businesslike, vigilant patriarch who managed to enjoy one last high point of princely absolutism. The Confederation of the Rhine
Acts rescued the independent existence of the Hechinger Princes, however he was in no way given an extension of power, neither based on landowner nor on rights of sovereignty.He perceived this as an affront and as discrimination against his, the eldest line of his House. Deeply afflicted by the humiliation of Prussia
and Austria
, Prince Hermann Friedrich Otto died on 2 November 1810 .
(* 28 September 1747; † 14 November 1774), the daughter of Jean Guillaume von Merode-Westerloo (1722–1763). He had one daughter with her:
On 15 February 1775 he married Princess Maximiliane of Gavre (* 30 March 1753; † 6 August 1778) his second marriage. The couple had one son:
His third wife became the Princess Maria Antonia of Waldburg-Zeil-Wurzach on 26 July 1779 (* 6 June 1753; † 25 October 1814). The couple bore the following children:
Lockenhaus
Lockenhaus is a town in the district of Oberpullendorf in Burgenland in Austria.- History :The town was part of Hungary since the foundation of the kingdom in the year 1000. Since 1898 the name Léka had to be used because of the Magyarization by the government in Budapest...
, Burgenland
Burgenland
Burgenland is the easternmost and least populous state or Land of Austria. It consists of two Statutarstädte and seven districts with in total 171 municipalities. It is 166 km long from north to south but much narrower from west to east...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
; † 2 November 1810 in Hechingen
Hechingen
Hechingen is a town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated about south of the state capital of Stuttgart and north of Lake Constance and the Swiss border.- City districts :...
) was the ruling Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen
Hohenzollern-Hechingen
Hohenzollern-Hechingen was a county and principality in southwestern Germany. Its rulers belonged to a branch of the senior Swabian branch of the Hohenzollern dynasty.-History:...
from 1798 until 1810.
Life
Prince Hermann Friedrich Otto was entrusted with the welfare of his land, when he came to power in April 1798. He was raised in BelgiumBelgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, where his father, Prince Franz Xaver of Hohenzollern-Hechingen (1719–1765), was an imperial officer. From his mother, Princess Anna Maria of Hoensbroech-Geulle ( 8 May 1729 – 26 September 1798), Prince Hermann inherited his Dutch holdings. From his second wife, Princess Maximiliane of Gavre, Marquise d'Aysseau, he inherited one billion Francs.
His first spouse, Countess Louise of Merode-Westerloo, died after only one year of marriage. In 1779, Prince Hermann married his third wife, the Princess Maria Antonia of Waldburg-Zeil-Wurzach.
After the transfer of the left bank of the Rhein to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
as part of war reparations, he tried to find money for the beautification of Hechingen
Hechingen
Hechingen is a town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated about south of the state capital of Stuttgart and north of Lake Constance and the Swiss border.- City districts :...
and the improvement of roads. All of his activities served to increase the fortune of his House.
Prince Hermann was an Imperial-Field Marshal General and a Prussian Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, who was normally subordinate to a Captain General....
. The situation of the princedom between the time of the Second Congress of Rastatt
Treaty of Rastatt
The Treaty of Rastatt of 7 March 1714, ended hostilities between France and Austria at the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. It complemented the Treaty of Utrecht, which had, the previous year, ended hostilities with Britain and the Dutch Republic...
and the end of the Empire, the Prince's debut was actually quite relaxed. Soon after his ascension to power, he held peace talks with the local land holders, and came to a mutual agreement June, 1795 in Hechingen
Hechingen
Hechingen is a town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated about south of the state capital of Stuttgart and north of Lake Constance and the Swiss border.- City districts :...
with the local land holders. He then disbanded, the daily joyful homage festivals from a couple of free movements of all subjects of bondage. The village of Bisingen
Bisingen
Bisingen is a municipality in the Zollernalbkreis district, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.- References :...
missed out on this because it would not enter into the agreement. In addition the village would not pay homage (since that time the Bisingers carry the nickname "Nichthuldiger“ meaning those who don’t pay homage.) The prince confined his hunts to three of his lands, outside of these lands, animals could be hunted by the peasants. The lands not within set borders were parceled out or sold. The serfdom, as far as legal dependents protected by the prince was concerned, was abolished. This weighed heavily upon them, however. The monarchy was appointed five percent of the estate.
The subjects obtained the right, in to appoint representatives by general election. These representatives would have the right to control taxes and the right to make to represent the common people. The prince gave Jews, upon the suggestion of his Jewish adviser, Jakob Kaulla (see also Karoline Kaulla
Karoline Kaulla
Karoline Kaulla , but known foremost under the name Madame Kaulla) or "Kiefe" Auerbacher, born 1739 in Buchau am Federsee, died March 18, 1809 in Hechingen, was one of the greatest Court Jews of her time, and was reputed to have been the richest woman in Germany.Her father, Isaak Raphael, was a...
) permission to reside in his princedom for forty years in exchange for remuneration to the high chamber. The prince succeeded in the settlement of the conflicts with his subjects within a few short weeks.
Prince Hermann was not generally a man of compromise, he was a bizarre personality, his nature was suspicious and that of a micro-manager; He concerned himself with the external details of administration. He loved, according to the prevailing taste of the time, being alone in nature, particularly in his hunting lodge at Friedrichsthal. He was a businesslike, vigilant patriarch who managed to enjoy one last high point of princely absolutism. The Confederation of the Rhine
Confederation of the Rhine
The Confederation of the Rhine was a confederation of client states of the First French Empire. It was formed initially from 16 German states by Napoleon after he defeated Austria's Francis II and Russia's Alexander I in the Battle of Austerlitz. The Treaty of Pressburg, in effect, led to the...
Acts rescued the independent existence of the Hechinger Princes, however he was in no way given an extension of power, neither based on landowner nor on rights of sovereignty.He perceived this as an affront and as discrimination against his, the eldest line of his House. Deeply afflicted by the humiliation of Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
and Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, Prince Hermann Friedrich Otto died on 2 November 1810 .
Marriages and issue
Prince Hermann Friedrich Otto was married three times. On 18 November 1773 he married Countess Louise of Merode-Westerloo(* 28 September 1747; † 14 November 1774), the daughter of Jean Guillaume von Merode-Westerloo (1722–1763). He had one daughter with her:
- Luise Juliane Konstantine, (* 1 November 1774 in MaastrichtMaastrichtMaastricht is situated on both sides of the Meuse river in the south-eastern part of the Netherlands, on the Belgian border and near the German border...
; † 7 May 1846 in Glogau) ∞ 1806 Baron Ludwig Heer von der Burg (* 16 December 1776; † 13 October 1833)
On 15 February 1775 he married Princess Maximiliane of Gavre (* 30 March 1753; † 6 August 1778) his second marriage. The couple had one son:
- Friedrich Hermann Otto, Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen (1776–1838)
His third wife became the Princess Maria Antonia of Waldburg-Zeil-Wurzach on 26 July 1779 (* 6 June 1753; † 25 October 1814). The couple bore the following children:
- Maria Antonia Philippine, (* 8 February 1781 in DagstuhlDagstuhlDagstuhl is a computer science research center in Germany, located in and named after a district of the town of Wadern, Merzig-Wadern, Saarland.-Location:...
; † 25 December 1831 The Hague) ∞ 12 July 1803 Count Friedrich Ludwig von Waldburg-CapustigallWaldburg-CapustigallWaldburg-Capustigall was a Stewardship — later a County — located in southeastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Waldburg-Capustigall was a partition of Waldburg-Trauchburg and was raised to a County in 1686, before being annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia in 1745....
( 25 October 1776; † 18 August 1844) - Maria Theresia Franziska, (* 11 August 1784 in Dagstuhl; † September, 6 1784 in Dagstuhl)
- Franziska Theresia Karoline, (* 19 January 1786 in Dagstuhl; † 1810)
- Maria Maximiliane Antonie (* 3 November 1787 in Wadern; † 30 March 1865 Baden bei Wien);
- ∞ 25 February 1811 Count Eberhard von Waldburg-WurzachWaldburg-ZeilWaldburg-Zeil was a County located in southeastern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located around Zeil. Waldburg-Zeil was a partition of Waldburg-Wolfegg-Zeil...
(* 14 June 1778; † 18 January 1814) - ∞ 12 June 1817 Klemens Josef Gf von Lodron-Laterano (* 23 September 1789; † + 3 September 1861)
- Josephine (* 14 May 1790 in Wadern; † 25 March 1856 in Vienna)
- ∞ 31 August 1811 Count Ladislaus Festetics de Tolna (* 15 June 1785; † 12 May 1846)