Prince Alois II, Prince of Liechtenstein
1796–1858 (age 62)
Biography
Born in 1796, Prince Alois II of Liechtenstein embraced the responsibilities of a sovereign who sought to shepherd his alpine principality through the currents of the mid-19th century, balancing tradition with cautious modernization.
He is commemorated at the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Vranov, where his resting place recalls a life devoted to public service and the welfare of his people.