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Prince Eugene Alexander of Thurn and Taxis (1652-1714), 1682. Creator: Pieter Leermans.

Prince Eugene Alexander of Thurn and Taxis (1652-1714), 1682. Creator: Pieter Leermans.

2-701-655 - © National Museum of Wales/Heritage-Images

Prince Eugene Alexander of Thurn and Taxis (1652-1714), 1682. The modern-day term taxi comes from the name of one of the richest families in Europe, the Thurn and Taxis. This family made a fortune organizing the transport of mail in the Holy Roman Empire. Eugene Alexander elevated the family?s status enormously. He became Prince of the Empire, married into a German ruling family, and was awarded the Order of the Golden Fleece, which he wears here.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Pieter Leermans, attributed to: Dutch: Artist, Painter
Subject
  1. Eugen Alexander Franz: German: Prince
Medium
  1. Oil
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Netherlands

  1. 52 30 00 N , 005 45 00 E
Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Artistic Representations Portraits

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2868x3738
File Size : 31,408kb

Aliases

  1. DA006333
  1. NMW A 37
  1. 0840000501
  1. 2-701-655
  1. 2701655
  1. DA006333

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