Heinrich Fürst zu Fürstenberg is dead - A German nobleman turned 73 years old
Heinrich Prince of Fürstenberg (1950-2024) is dead. The German noble and Chief of House Fürstenberg passed away early in the morning of July 11 "after a long illness", as stated in an official communication from House Fürstenberg. He was 73 years old.
Since 2002, Chief of House Fürstenberg
The deceased belonged to one of the oldest German noble families with a 1,000-year history. As the third child of Joachim Egon Prince of Fürstenberg (1923-2002), he was born on July 17, 1950, at Schloss Heiligenberg. In 1976, he married Maximiliane Princess of Windisch-Graetz (71), who was known as Massimiliana Princess of Fürstenberg thereafter. After the death of his father, Heir Apparent Heinrich succeeded as Chief of House Fürstenberg in the year 2002.
"Under his leadership, House Fürstenberg has flourished economically and gained in significance in its charitable, cultural, and social engagement," the family's statement reads. Christian Prince of Fürstenberg (46), the son of the deceased, has also spoken out movingly. "His death is a great loss for the family, friends, and all those who had the fortune to know and work with him. His unique personality, his human greatness, and his love for the family will always remain alive in our memories," he writes. Christian Prince of Fürstenberg now succeeds his father as Chief of House Fürstenberg. Since 2022, he has been managing the affairs of "House Fürstenberg Holding," which still ranks among the largest forest owners in Germany today.
Tod des Fürsten: Der Tod von Heinrich Fürst zu Fürstenberg (1950-2024) ist ein schwerer Verlust fürPrince Christian of Fürstenberg: Vor seinem Vater, Heinrich Prinz zu Fürstenberg, hatte Christian Prinz zu Fürstenberg (46) bereits das Amt des Chefs des Hauses Fürstenberg übernommen.
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Death of the Prince: The death of Heinrich Prince to Fürstenberg (1950-2024) is a heavy loss forPrince Christian of Fürstenberg: Before his father, Heinrich Prinz zu Fürstenberg, Prince Christian von Fürstenberg (46) had already taken over the office of the Chief of the House of Fürstenberg.
