Princess Maria Karolina of Schwarzenberg
1775–1816 (age 41)
Biography
Princess Maria Karolina of Schwarzenberg was a distinguished patron of the arts who used her position and resources to support cultural endeavors. Her patronage contributed to the flourishing of artistic and intellectual life in Central Europe during the early nineteenth century, reflecting the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the Schwarzenberg family.
Though her life was relatively brief at forty-one years, Princess Maria Karolina left a lasting legacy through her support of artists and cultural institutions. She was laid to rest in the Lobkowicz Vault in Roudnice nad Labem, a testament to her family's prominence and her own significant contributions to the cultural heritage of her region.