Joseph Wenzel I, Prince of Liechtenstein

Josef Wenzel I, often referred to as just Wenzel, was the Prince of Liechtenstein between 1712 and 1718, and 1748 and 1772, as well as regent of Liechtenstein between 1732 and 1745. He first succeeded his distant cousin Hans-Adam I, even though he was not next in line. The actual heir was his uncle Anton Florian, who was not very popular among the family. Therefore Hans-Adam chose Josef Wenzel as his heir. He later decided to hand over the Principality in exchange for his getting the Dominion of Rumburk in 1718. Thirty years later he inherited Liechtenstein again after his nephew Prince Johann Nepomuk Karl died without male issue. As a military figure, Wenzel is known for his command of the Austrians at the Battle of Piacenza.

9 August 1696

Born on the same birth day (9 August): Albert Seedman • Arlo Parks • František Maxmilián Kaňka • John McQuade • Joop den Uyl • Kanstantsin Sivtsov • Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo • Otto Rehhagel • Stephen Fung • The Mighty Hannibal

Born in the same month (August 1696): Mahmud I • Maurice Greene (composer)