Prince Ernst of Hohenberg 1904 – 1954

Biography

Prince Ernst of Hohenberg was born on May 27, 1904, at Konopiště Castle, entering a life shaped by the traditions and responsibilities of Austrian nobility. Throughout his years, he carried forward the distinguished heritage of his family, maintaining the dignity and heritage associated with his princely title during a period of profound change in Central Europe.

Prince Ernst passed away on March 5, 1954, in Graz at the age of forty-nine, after struggling with illness. His final resting place was chosen as Artstetten Castle in Artstetten-Pöbring, Austria, a location of significant meaning to his family and lineage. The castle served as a fitting memorial to his life and position within the Hohenberg line.

Though his life was marked by the tumultuous events of the twentieth century, Prince Ernst of Hohenberg is remembered as a member of Austria’s noble heritage. His legacy remains connected to the castles and lands that defined his family’s prominence in Central European history.