Sujet
Prince Eugene Alexander of Thurn and Taxis (1652-1714), 1682. Creator: Pieter Leermans.
Légende
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.
Date
1682
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images
Notre référence
HRM19F02_421
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
30,7Mo (1,2Mo) / 24,3cm x 31,6cm / 2868 x 3738 (300dpi)