| Albert | ||||
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| Prince of Thurn and Taxis | ||||
 Prince Albert in 2011 | ||||
| Head of the House of Thurn and Taxis | ||||
| Period | 14 December 1990 – present | |||
| Predecessor | Johannes | |||
| Born | 24 June 1983 Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany | |||
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| House | Thurn and Taxis | |||
| Father | Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis | |||
| Mother | Countess Gloria of Schönburg-Glauchau | |||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |||
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Albert, 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis (Albert Maria Lamoral Miguel Johannes Gabriel Fürst von Thurn und Taxis;[1] born 24 June 1983), is a German aristocrat, businessman, and race car driver.[2][3]:540[4] He has been listed as the world's youngest billionaire many times since his father's death in 1990,[5] first appearing on the list when he was age eight.[2]
Biography[edit]
Family[edit]
Through descent from king Miguel I of Portugal, Albert is related to several reigning hereditary heads of state in Europe. He also descends from the dynasties of Wittelsbach, Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Braganza and the House of Habsburg-Lorraine.[3]:536–540, 778[4] The House of Thurn und Taxis is a German family whose fortune derives from the appointment of an ancestor, Leonhard von Taxis, as hereditary postmaster general of the Holy Roman Empire in 1595.[4] Albert's father preceded him as the head of this family, which has several branches.[4] The family of Thurn und Taxis remains well known as owners of breweries[6] and former builders of castles.[5] The family seat is Saint Emmeram's Abbey.
His father, Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, an internationally renowned boulevardier, died in 1990 when Albert was seven years old, leaving the young boy to inherit a US$3 billion fortune and US$500 million in debts.[5] His mother, Gloria (née Countess von Schönburg-Glauchau), a popular media figure since marriage to his 53-year-old father as a 20-year-old, was instrumental in preserving the family fortune until Albert became of legal age to take over its management.[5] He has two older sisters: Princess Maria Theresia and Princess Elisabeth.[5]
Education[edit]
Thurn und Taxis completed his high school education in Rome and then, after his military service, he studied economics and theology at the University of Edinburgh.[citation needed]
Media attention[edit]
In 2008 Albert was included as 11th on the list of the Forbes Magazine's List of The 20 Hottest Young Royals as compiled by Forbes magazine.[2]
Motorsport[edit]
He is an enthusiastic racing driver, vice-champion (2007/2008) and champion (2010) of the German GT Championship ADAC GT Masters with the German Team Reiter Engineering.[7]
He embarked on a career in rallying in 2009, competing in the European Rally Championship since 2016.[8]
Titles, styles and honours[edit]
Titles and styles[edit]
Traditional:[4]
- 28 June 1983 – 14 December 1990: His Serene Highness Prince Albert of Thurn and Taxis
- 14 December 1990 – present: His Serene Highness the Prince of Thurn and Taxis
Dynastic honours[edit]
- Calabrian House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies: Knight Grand Cross of Justice of the Calabrian Two Sicilian Order of Saint George.[9]
Racing record[edit]
Complete GT1 World Championship results[edit]
| Year | Team | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Reiter Engineering | Lamborghini | NOGQR 3 | NOGCR 8 | ZOLQR Ret | ZOLCR 8 | NAVQR 12 | NAVQR 14 | SVKQR 2 | SVKCR Ret | ALGQR 13 | ALGCR Ret | SVKQR 11 | SVKCR Ret | MOSQR | MOSCR | NURQR | NURCR | DONQR | DONCR | 18th | 18 |
Complete World Rally Championship results[edit]
| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Albert von Thurn und Taxis | Škoda Fabia R5 | MON | SWE | MEX | FRA | ARG | POR | ITA | FIN | GER Ret | TUR | GBR | ESP | AUS | NC | 0 | |
| 2019 | Albert von Thurn und Taxis | Škoda Fabia R5 | MON | SWE | MEX | FRA | ARG | CHL | POR | ITA 27 | FIN | GER | TUR | GBR | ESP | AUS C | NC | 0 |
| 2021 | Albert von Thurn und Taxis | Škoda Fabia R5 Evo | MON | ARC Ret | CRO | POR | ITA | KEN | EST | FIN | BEL | CHL | ESP | JPN | NC | 0 |
Complete World Rally Championship-3 results[edit]
| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Albert von Thurn und Taxis | Škoda Fabia R5 Evo | MON | ARC Ret | CRO | POR | ITA | KEN | EST | FIN | BEL | CHL | ESP | JPN | NC | 0 |
References[edit]
- ^ In 1919 royalty and nobility were mandated to lose their privileges in Germany, hereditary titles were to be legally borne thereafter only as part of the surname, according to Article 109 of the Weimar Constitution. Styles such as majesty and highness were not retained. Archived 24 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c "The 20 Hottest Young Royals - 11. Prince Albert". Forbes. 27 May 2008. Retrieved 4 June 2008.
- ^ a b Willis, Daniel. The Descendants of Louis XIII. Clearfield, 1999, Baltimore, US. ISBN 0-8063-4942-5.
- ^ a b c d e Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels: Furstliche Hauser Band XIX. Limburg an der Lahn: C. A. Starke Verlag. 2011. pp. 369, 382–383, 385–386. ISBN 978-3-7980-0849-6.
- ^ a b c d e "The Conversation of Gloria TNT". Vanity Fair. June 2006. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
- ^ https://www.thurnundtaxisbiere.de
- ^ https://www.adac-gt-masters.de/uk/fahrerportrait-2011/albert-von-thurn-und-taxis-1635/
- ^ https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/12891-albert-von-thurn-und-taxis/
- ^ "09/10/2008 (London) Mass and Investiture at the". Constantinianorder.org. 9 October 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
External links[edit]
 | Wikimedia Commons has media related to Albert, 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis. |
- Thurn and Taxis Family Homepage
- Richest Germans: Silver Spoon Baby^
- Homepage of Albert of Thurn und Taxis
Albert, 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis House of Thurn and Taxis Cadet branch of the House of Tassis Born: 24 June 1983 | ||
| German nobility | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Johannes | Prince of Thurn and Taxis 14 December 1990 – present | Incumbent Heir: Prince Albrecht |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Christian Abt | ADAC GT Masters Champion 2010 with: Peter Kox | Succeeded by Dino Lunardi Alexandros Margaritis |
