Maximilian Karl, 6th Prince of Thurn and Taxis 1802 – 1871

Biography

Maximilian Karl, the 6th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, was born on November 3, 1802, in Regensburg, Germany, into one of Europe’s most distinguished noble families. Throughout his life, he carried the responsibilities and privileges that came with his princely title, representing a lineage with deep roots in German history and culture. His nearly seven decades of life were spent primarily in his native Regensburg, the city that shaped both his birth and his legacy.

Prince Maximilian Karl passed away on November 10, 1871, at the age of sixty-eight, having lived through a transformative period in European history. His death marked the end of an era for the Thurn and Taxis family, a house known for its significant influence in the region. In keeping with his station and family tradition, he was laid to rest at St. Emmeram’s Abbey in Regensburg, one of the most important religious and cultural landmarks in Bavaria, where generations of his family found their final resting place. His life reflected the dignity and enduring presence of German aristocracy during the nineteenth century.