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'''Karl II, Prince von Isenborn''' (1896-1974) was a Braslander nobleman. He was the son of [[Konrad IX von Isenborn|Prince Konrad IX von Isenborn]].
 
'''Karl II, Prince von Isenborn''' (1896-1974) was a Braslander nobleman. He was the son of [[Konrad IX von Isenborn|Prince Konrad IX von Isenborn]].
  
He married [[Karl Theodor von Kerlich|Duchess Marie Klementine von Kerlich]].
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His predecessors had been interested mainly in politics and collecting art, but Karl loved the countryside, and devoted himself to the reorganisation of the Isenborn estates, which had been mismanaged for generations. He studied in Thurwald and then served in the Army for a few years. Then, he moved definitely to Schloss Isenborn, where he established the headquarters of the estates' management. He was very active in agricultural associations and supportive of farmers' rights.  
  
He was succeeded by his son [[Konrad X von Isenborn|Konrad]].
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In 1924 he married Marie Klementine, daughter of [[Karl Theodor von Kerlich|Duke Karl Theodor von Kerlich]]. She was considered the beauty of her generation, while Karl himself was very good-looking, athletic, intelligent and cultured. The wedding was celebrated in grand style, attended by the King and Queen themselves. The couple had nine children: Philippine (b. 1925), Konrad (b. 1926), Franz (b. 1928), Isabella (b. 1931), Eloise (b. 1933), Karl Theodor (b. 1936), Wilhelm (1937-1938), August (b. and d. 1939) and  Friedrich (b. 1940). Karl and Marie Klementine were deeply in love to each other, she supported his business endeavors while he encouraged her to pursue her artistic pursuits. She composed music, painted endlessly and did some sculpting as well. They were both very athletic and loved hiking. All the Isenborn children inherited their parents love for nature and music.
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Sadly, as she aged, Marie Klementine began to show signs of dementia. Her behavior was increasingly erratic and she started to have religious hallucinations. In 1961, the family had to lock her in a house near Schloss Isenborn, cared by nurses and doctors. She died in 1966, leaving Karl devastated over the loss of his beloved wife. He had never ceased to visit her daily during her reclusion, and after her death his own health began to decline. His son [[Konrad X von Isenborn|Konrad]] took over the estates, and he succeeded his father when he died in 1974.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:22, 26 March 2020

Karl II, Prince von Isenborn (1896-1974) was a Braslander nobleman. He was the son of Prince Konrad IX von Isenborn.

His predecessors had been interested mainly in politics and collecting art, but Karl loved the countryside, and devoted himself to the reorganisation of the Isenborn estates, which had been mismanaged for generations. He studied in Thurwald and then served in the Army for a few years. Then, he moved definitely to Schloss Isenborn, where he established the headquarters of the estates' management. He was very active in agricultural associations and supportive of farmers' rights.

In 1924 he married Marie Klementine, daughter of Duke Karl Theodor von Kerlich. She was considered the beauty of her generation, while Karl himself was very good-looking, athletic, intelligent and cultured. The wedding was celebrated in grand style, attended by the King and Queen themselves. The couple had nine children: Philippine (b. 1925), Konrad (b. 1926), Franz (b. 1928), Isabella (b. 1931), Eloise (b. 1933), Karl Theodor (b. 1936), Wilhelm (1937-1938), August (b. and d. 1939) and Friedrich (b. 1940). Karl and Marie Klementine were deeply in love to each other, she supported his business endeavors while he encouraged her to pursue her artistic pursuits. She composed music, painted endlessly and did some sculpting as well. They were both very athletic and loved hiking. All the Isenborn children inherited their parents love for nature and music.

Sadly, as she aged, Marie Klementine began to show signs of dementia. Her behavior was increasingly erratic and she started to have religious hallucinations. In 1961, the family had to lock her in a house near Schloss Isenborn, cared by nurses and doctors. She died in 1966, leaving Karl devastated over the loss of his beloved wife. He had never ceased to visit her daily during her reclusion, and after her death his own health began to decline. His son Konrad took over the estates, and he succeeded his father when he died in 1974.