List of Liechtensteiners

List of Liechtensteiners

The list of Liechtensteiners is a list of notable people from or of the nation of Liechtenstein.

The Princely Family

*Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein, longest reigning monarch (1938–1989) in Europe from 1964 to 1984 [http://royaltymonarchy.com/royfacts/seniority.html]
*Prince Hans Adam II, current Head of State, one of the world's richest royals
*Prince Alois of Liechtenstein (born 1968), regent since 2004
*Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein

"See also: List of Princes of Liechtenstein, Princely Family of Liechtenstein"

Politicians

*Mario Frick was in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's youngest Prime Minister when he was elected.
*Ernst Joseph Walch, former Secretary of State
*Klaus Tschütscher

"See also: List of Liechtenstein Heads of Government, "

ports

Skiers
*Marco Büchel (born 1971)
*Paul Frommelt (born 1957)
*Willi Frommelt (born 1952)
*Ursula Konzett (born 1959)
*Andreas Wenzel (born 1958), won one bronze and one silver Olympic medal 1980 and 1984, respectively for Alpine skiing.
*Hanni Wenzel (born 1956), won two gold medals and one silver medal in the 1980 Winter Olympics and a bronze one 1976 for Alpine skiing.Football players
*Mario Frick (born 1974) (not to be confused with the politician)
*Peter Jehle (born 1982)

Arts

*Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901), composer
*Sabine Dünser (1977-2006), composer, songwriter, singer

In fiction

*"Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein" was the alias used by the main character in the 2001 film "A Knight's Tale", based on the genuine mediaeval figure of 1200 – 1278. Neither was born in Liechtenstein.

Other

*Wolfgang Haas (born 1948), Archbishop of Vaduz, former Bishop of Chur
*Peter Kaiser (born October 1, 1793 - died on February 23, 1864) Historian, statesman
*Johann Schores (born 1891 - died on February 5, 1976) Historian, Author
*John Latenser, Sr. (born 1858 – died 1936) Architect


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