Philipp Joseph Kinsky
Philipp Joseph Franz Graf Kinsky von Wchinitz and Tettau (born May 1, 1700 in Prague , † January 12, 1749 in Vienna ) was a diplomat and statesman in the Austrian service. He was a confidante and advisor to Maria Theresa .
Life
Philipp Joseph was the son of Count Wenzel Norbert Octavian Kinsky (* July 1, 1642; † January 3, 1719) and his third wife, Maria Anna Theresia Freiin von Nesselrode († October 6, 1716). Like his father, he received an excellent education and entered the Austrian civil service, where he quickly climbed the career ladder. At the age of 28 he was sent to England as Plenipotentiary Minister . On January 10, 1736 he was by Emperor Charles VI. appointed the Bohemian court chancellor and on April 21, 1738 the highest chancellor of Bohemia . Philipp Joseph was a confidante of Prince Eugene of Savoy , who supported and encouraged him.
After the death of Emperor Karl VI. Philipp Joseph was confirmed in his offices by his successor, the only 23-year-old Maria Theresa. During this time he developed into one of the most important and closest advisers to the young monarch, who placed her full trust in him and with whom he maintained almost friendly relations. Contemporaries describe him as a man of "extremely violent temper". However, his almost stubborn disposition contributed significantly to the fact that he was able to actively support and advise the young Maria Theresa, who was then abandoned by almost all princes of Europe, against her adversaries.
Count Kinsky took care of the supply of food for the newly established Austrian army in 1743 after the armies of the allies had been ousted from Bohemia. He was also essentially involved in the preparation of the coronation celebrations for the monarch, who was crowned Queen of Bohemia in Prague . The coronation took place on May 12, 1743 in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague . A year later (1744) he was awarded the Knight of the Golden Fleece (Knights of the Order No. 713) for his services .
For many years Philipp Joseph was entrusted with the administration of the royal property, he was the main advisor to the crown in financial matters. Finally he took over the financial administration of the entire imperial hereditary lands. After the plan to recapture Silesia had to be abandoned, a way out was to be found to improve the country's financial situation. Due to differences of opinion within the financial administration, Philipp Joseph withdrew from public life in 1747 and devoted himself exclusively to the administration of his property.
He also devoted himself to charitable projects. He founded hospitals in Böhmisch-Kamnitz and Zlonitz .
Philipp Joseph died in Vienna on January 12, 1749. His remains were transferred to Prague, where he was laid to rest in the crypt of the Salvator Church .
family
On November 17, 1722, Philipp Joseph married Maria Karolina Countess von Martinitz (* December 26, 1700 in Modena ; † May 12, 1785 in Vienna). They had eight children:
- Franz Karl (* 1722; † 1728)
- Karl Joseph (* 1723; † 1724)
- Maria Josepha (* 1724; † 1754) ∞ on May 2, 1740 with Michael Johann von Althan (* 1710; † 1778)
- Franz de Paula Ulrich (* 1726; † 1792) ∞ on April 14, 1749 with Marie Sidonie von Hohenzollern-Hechingen (* 1729; † 1815)
- Maria Anna (* 1727; † 1733)
- Maria Theresia (* 1730; † 1797) ∞ on April 15, 1765 with Otto Philipp von Hohenfeld (* 1733; † 1799)
- Maria Antonia (* 1732; † 1803) 1. ∞ in 1752 with Nikolaus Erdődy (* 1719; † 1757), 2. ∞ Christoph Erdődy von Monyorókerék and Monoszló (1726–1777)
- Johann Joseph Maximilian (* 1734; † 1790) ∞ on April 25, 1758 with Maria Theresia von Auersperg (* 1735; † 1800)
literature
- Constantin von Wurzbach : Kinsky von Wchinitz and Tettau, Philipp Joseph Graf . In: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich . 11th part. Imperial-Royal Court and State Printing House, Vienna 1864, p. 300 f. ( Digitized version ).
Remarks
- ↑ According to other information, he was only born on November 28, 1700.
- ↑ The Kinsky family belongs to the Bohemian nobility , which has been documented since 1237.
- ↑ The parents' wedding took place on June 3, 1697.
- ↑ Karoline was the daughter of Georg Adam II von Martinitz (* 1650; † 1714) and his wife Marie Jesepha Princess Sternberg (* 1668; † 1747).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kinsky, Philipp Joseph |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kinsky von Wchinitz and Tettau, Philipp Joseph Franz Graf |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Diplomat and statesman |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 1, 1700 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Prague |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 12, 1749 |
| Place of death | Vienna |