Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Johann Georg |
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Princess Birgitta and the bridegroom, Johan Georg von Hohenzollern, after their wedding ceremony
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| Born | 31 July 1932 Schloss Sigmaringen, Sigmaringen, Province of Hohenzollern, Germany |
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| Died | 2 March 2016 (aged 83) Munich, Germany |
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| Burial | 12 March 2016 Erlöserkirche, Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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Princess Birgitta of Sweden
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| Issue | Prince Carl Christian Princess Désirée Prince Hubertus |
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| House | Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen | ||||
| Father | Frederick, Prince of Hohenzollern | ||||
| Mother | Princess Margarete Karola of Saxony | ||||
Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern was a German prince. He was born on July 31, 1932, and passed away on March 2, 2016. He was also known as "Hansi" to his family and friends.
Through his marriage to Princess Birgitta of Sweden, he became the brother-in-law of the current King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf.
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Who Was Prince Johann Georg?
Prince Johann Georg was the sixth child in his family. His father was Frederick, Prince of Hohenzollern. His mother was Princess Margarete Karola of Saxony.
His Family: The Hohenzollern House
The House of Hohenzollern is a very old and important family. Members of this family have ruled in different parts of Europe. For example, they also produced kings for the country of Romania.
- Carol I of Romania was the first king of Romania from this family.
- His nephew, Ferdinand I of Romania, became king after him.
- Ferdinand was the father of King Carol II and grandfather of Michael I. Michael I was the last king of Romania.
Prince Johann Georg had six brothers and sisters:
- Benedikta
- Maria Aldegunde
- Maria Theresia
- Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince of Hohenzollern
- Franz Joseph
- Prince Ferfied
How Prince Johann Georg Met Princess Birgitta
Prince Johann Georg met Princess Birgitta of Sweden in 1959. She is the sister of the current King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf. They met at a party while he was visiting family in Germany.
Their engagement was announced in December 1960. They had two wedding ceremonies. The first was a civil ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 25, 1961. The second was a religious wedding. It took place in Sigmaringen, Germany, on May 30, 1961.
Johann Georg and Birgitta separated in 1990. However, they remained legally married. They often attended royal events together, like the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria in 2010. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2011.
Prince Johann Georg's Children
Prince Johann Georg and Princess Birgitta had three children:
- Prince Carl Christian of Hohenzollern: He was born in 1962 in Munich, Germany. He married Nicole Helene Neschitsch in 1999. They have one son:
- Nikolas, Prince of Hohenzollern (born 1999)
- Princess Désirée of Hohenzollern: She was born in 1963 in Munich. She married Heinrich Franz Josef Georg Maria in 1998. They had three children before they divorced in 2002.
- Carl Theodor, Count of Ortenburg (born 1992)
- Friedrich-Hubertus, Count of Ortenburg (born 1995)
- Carolina, Countess of Ortenburg (born 1997)
Princess Désirée later married Eckbert von Bohlen und Halbach.
- Prince Hubertus of Hohenzollern: He was born in 1966 in Munich. He married Uta Maria König.
Prince Johann Georg's Career in Art
Prince Johann Georg lived in Grünwald, near Munich. He was an expert in fine art.
From 1992 to 1998, he was the Director General of the Bavarian State Picture Collection. This is a very important collection of art in Bavaria. He also directed the Hypo-Kunsthalle, an art exhibition hall.
He was also a member of the advisory board for Christie's International plc in Europe. Christie's is a famous auction house for art. Prince Johann Georg was a big supporter of the arts. A special concert was held in Munich to celebrate his 75th birthday.
Awards and Honours
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Prince Johann Georg received many awards and honours during his life. These awards recognized his contributions and his royal status.
Family Honours
House of Hohenzollern: He was a Knight Grand Cross with Chain of the Princely House Order of Hohenzollern. This is a special honour from his own royal family.
German National Honours
Germany: He received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. This is a high honour given by the German government.
Bavaria: He was also a Member of the Decoration of Merit from Bavaria, a region in Germany.
International Honours
France: He was a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, 1st Class. This French award recognizes people who have contributed to the arts.
Italy
Castroan Royal Family of Two Sicilies: He was a Knight Grand Cross of Justice of the Two Sicilian Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
Sweden: He was a Knight of the Royal Order of the Seraphim. This is the highest honour given by the King of Sweden.- Sweden: He also received the Wedding Medal for Crown Princess Victoria to Daniel Westling.
