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1840–1929 · Liechtenstein
Prince of Liechtenstein. Born at Lednice Castle. Died at Valtice Castle.
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| 1858–1929 | Prince of Lichtenstein |
In the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 Prince Johann II sent Liechtenstein's army to guard the Stilfser Joch pass against the Italians. Popular legend says 80 men went to war and 81 came back, the extra man an Austrian liaison officer or an Italian farmer.
Johann II became prince of Liechtenstein at 18 in 1858 and reigned until 1929, 70 years and 91 days, the third-longest reign in European history. He never married, added greatly to the family art collection and was known as Johann the Good.