to Berlin and he was Imperial Ambassador to Paris between 1738 and 1741. In 1760, he escorted the future bride of Josef II to Vienna. In 1732, Prince Josef Johann Adam died and was succeeded by his son Johann Nepomuk Karl. However, the new Prince was only eight years old at the time, so Wenzel was established as his regent and guardian until he came of age in 1745. Johann Nepomuk did not live long however, dying only three years later in 1748. With no surviving male issue, the Principality passed back to Wenzel. He then went on to rule Liechtenstein until his death in 1772. With no surviving issue, Liechtenstein went to his nephew Franz Josef I. Legacy Though not one of the more well known Princes of Liechtenstein, Josef Wenzel I is still remembered for his military campaigns, as well as his patronage to the arts. When Hereditary Prince Alois's eldest son was born in 1995, Alois decided to name him Josef Wenzel after this Prince. Marriage and issue On 19 April 1718 Josef Wenzel married his cousin, Princess Anna Maria Antonie of Liechtenstein (1699–1753), daughter of Anton Florian and Eleonore Barbara von Thun und Hohenstein, in 1718. They had five children, all of whom died in early childhood: Prince Philipp Anton (1719). Prince Philipp Anton (1720). Prince Philipp Ernst (1722–1723). Princess Maria Elisabeth (1724). Princess Marie Alexandra (1727). References External links Princely House of Liechtenstein 1696 births 1772 deaths Nobility from Prague Knights of the Golden Fleece of Austria Grand Crosses of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary Princes of Liechtenstein Generals of the Holy Roman Empire 18th-century Liechtenstein people Military personnel from Prague Diplomats from Prague