Joseph von Henikstein

Male, Deceased Person

1768 – 1838

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Who was Joseph von Henikstein?

Joseph Ritter von Henikstein was a Jewish businessman and financier. He was a patron of the arts, and a friend of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Born in Leimen, Baden, Henikstein was married to Elisabeth von Sonnenstein. His daughter Caroline was married to Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall, the diplomat and translator of Oriental literature. His youngest son was Alfred von Henikstein. Joseph von Henikstein died in Vienna, Austria.

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Born
1768
Leimen
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Nationality
  • Austria
Died
Apr 29, 1838
Vienna

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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