Felix Lichnowsky facts for kids
Felix (von) Lichnowsky was a German prince and politician. His full name was Felix Maria Vincenz Andreas Fürst von Lichnowsky, Graf von Werdenberg. He was born on April 5, 1814, in Vienna. His father, Eduard Lichnowsky, was a historian who wrote about the Habsburg family. Felix Lichnowsky became known for his military service and later for his role in German politics during a time of big changes.
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Who Was Felix Lichnowsky?
Felix Lichnowsky was a member of a noble family. He lived during a time when many parts of Europe, including Germany, were going through major political changes. He was involved in both military conflicts and important political discussions.
Early Life and Army Days
In 1834, Felix Lichnowsky joined the Prussian army. Prussia was a powerful German kingdom at the time. After four years, he left the Prussian army. He then joined the army of Don Carlos, who was trying to become king of Spain. In Spain, Lichnowsky became a brigadier general, which is a high rank in the army. He was even wounded in a duel with a Spanish general, but he got better.
A Life in Politics
In 1847, Lichnowsky was chosen by the people of Ratibor (now Racibórz) to be part of Prussia's United Diet. This was a kind of parliament or assembly where important decisions were made. In 1848, he was elected to the national parliament. This parliament was meeting in Frankfurt to try and create a united Germany.
Felix Lichnowsky was a very good speaker. He often used his skills to impress people. He had strong opinions and sometimes spoke sharply about those who disagreed with him. This made some people, especially those with different political views, not like him very much.
His Final Days
In September 1848, there was an uprising in Frankfurt. This happened because the parliament made a decision about a peace agreement called the truce of Malmö. Lichnowsky had actually spoken calmly about this agreement. However, many citizens were very upset.
Despite warnings, Lichnowsky rode out with General von Auerswald to meet some arriving troops. A group of angry citizens recognized them on a road. They chased them, and General von Auerswald was shot and killed. Lichnowsky was badly beaten. He died the next day, on September 19, 1848, in a villa in Frankfurt.
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