'Karl Alois Johann-Nepomuk Vinzenz, Fürst Lichnowsky' (
June 21,
1761 –
April 15,
1814), also known as 'Carl Alois, Fürst von Lichnowsky-Woschütz, second
Prince Lichnowsky', was a
chamberlain at the Imperial Austrian court. Many of composer
Ludwig van Beethoven's musical compositions were dedicated to Prince Lichnowsky for his patronage, friendship, and generosity that benefitted Beethoven.
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