Joseph Wenzel I of Liechtenstein

Joseph Wenzel I of Liechtenstein (1696–1772), born in Prague, was twice Prince of Liechtenstein (1712–1718 and 1748–1772) and regent from 1732 to 1745. A professional soldier from his first campaign under Prince Eugene in 1717, he became a field marshal in 1745 and, as generalissimo in Italy, defeated the French and Spanish at Piacenza in 1746.

Appointed director general of artillery in 1744, he spent his own money rebuilding the service; his 1753 Liechtenstein artillery system made Austrian gunners the best in Europe during the Seven Years' War.