Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern
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Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern (Johann Georg Carl Leopold Eitel-Friedrich Meinrad Maria Hubertus Michael; born 31 July 1932 in Schloss Sigmaringen
, Germany) is the sixth child of Frederick, Prince of Hohenzollern (Heiligendamm 30 Aug 1891 – Krauchenwies 6 Feb 1965) and his wife Princess Margarete Karola of Saxony
(Dresden 24 Jan 1900 – Freiburg im Breisgau 16 Oct 1962).
was the first king of Romania born as a Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. He was followed by his nephew Ferdinand I of Romania
(1865–1927), who was adopted as heir in 1889 by his uncle and succeeded as King in 1914 upon his uncle's death. Ferdinand became the father of King Carol II of Romania and grandfather of Michael I of Romania, the current head of the Royal Family of Romania.
Prince Johann, known as "Hansi", has six siblings: Benedikta, who married Heinrich count of Waldburg zu Wolfegg und Waldsee; Maria Aldegunde, married to Werner Hess; Maria Theresia; Friedrich Wilhem, the Fürst von Hohenzollern who married Princess Margarita of Leiningen; Franz Joseph who married first Princess Maria Ferdinande von Thurn und Taxis and second Princess Diane of Bourbon-Parma; and Prince Ferfied, married to Maja Meinert.
, the sister of the current King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustav in 1959 at a cocktail party while visiting friends and relatives in Germany. On 15 December 1960, their engagement was announced by the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The civil ceremony took place at the Royal Palace of Stockholm
on 25 May 1961, and the religious in the Sankt Johann Church at the bridegroom's family palace of Sigmaringen
on 30 May/31 July 1961.
Prince Johann Georg and Princess Birgitta separated in 1990, though they remain legally married. He lives in Munich and is the director of a museum.
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Schloss Sigmaringen
Sigmaringen Castle was the princely castle and seat of government for the Princes of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. Situated in the Swabian Alb region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, this castle dominates the skyline of the town of Sigmaringen...
, Germany) is the sixth child of Frederick, Prince of Hohenzollern (Heiligendamm 30 Aug 1891 – Krauchenwies 6 Feb 1965) and his wife Princess Margarete Karola of Saxony
Princess Margarete Karola of Saxony
Princess Margarete Karola Wilhelmine Viktoria Adelheid Albertine Petrusa Bertram Paula of Saxony, Duchess of Saxony was the fifth...
(Dresden 24 Jan 1900 – Freiburg im Breisgau 16 Oct 1962).
Family
The House of Hohenzollern also produced rulers of the Kingdom of Romania. King Carol I of RomaniaCarol I of Romania
Carol I , born Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was reigning prince and then King of Romania from 1866 to 1914. He was elected prince of Romania on 20 April 1866 following the overthrow of Alexandru Ioan Cuza by a palace coup...
was the first king of Romania born as a Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. He was followed by his nephew Ferdinand I of Romania
Ferdinand I of Romania
Ferdinand was the King of Romania from 10 October 1914 until his death.-Early life:Born in Sigmaringen in southwestern Germany, the Roman Catholic Prince Ferdinand Viktor Albert Meinrad of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, later simply of Hohenzollern, was a son of Leopold, Prince of...
(1865–1927), who was adopted as heir in 1889 by his uncle and succeeded as King in 1914 upon his uncle's death. Ferdinand became the father of King Carol II of Romania and grandfather of Michael I of Romania, the current head of the Royal Family of Romania.
Prince Johann, known as "Hansi", has six siblings: Benedikta, who married Heinrich count of Waldburg zu Wolfegg und Waldsee; Maria Aldegunde, married to Werner Hess; Maria Theresia; Friedrich Wilhem, the Fürst von Hohenzollern who married Princess Margarita of Leiningen; Franz Joseph who married first Princess Maria Ferdinande von Thurn und Taxis and second Princess Diane of Bourbon-Parma; and Prince Ferfied, married to Maja Meinert.
Marriage
Prince Johann George met Princess Birgitta of SwedenPrincess Birgitta of Sweden
Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Hohenzollern is a sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf. She was born at Haga Palace in Stockholm County.-Family:...
, the sister of the current King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustav in 1959 at a cocktail party while visiting friends and relatives in Germany. On 15 December 1960, their engagement was announced by the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The civil ceremony took place at the Royal Palace of Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
on 25 May 1961, and the religious in the Sankt Johann Church at the bridegroom's family palace of Sigmaringen
Sigmaringen
Sigmaringen is a town in southern Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Situated on the upper Danube, it is the capital of the Sigmaringen district....
on 30 May/31 July 1961.
Prince Johann Georg and Princess Birgitta separated in 1990, though they remain legally married. He lives in Munich and is the director of a museum.
Titles and styles
- 31 July 1932 – present: His Serene Highness Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern
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