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Victor II, Duke of Ratibor

Victor II, Duke of Ratibor

Victor II, Duke of Ratibor, was a German nobleman who lived from 1847 to 1923. He was born into the aristocratic family of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst and became the duke of Ratibor in 1890, inheriting the position from his uncle.

Victor II was known for his philanthropic work throughout his life. He founded a number of charitable organizations, including an orphanage and a hospital in his hometown of Ratibor. He also supported the arts, sponsoring music festivals and commissioning works of art.

During World War I, Victor II served as a military commander and was awarded several medals for his service. After the war, he continued his philanthropic work and became politically active, serving as a member of the German parliament from 1919 to 1920.

Victor II died in 1923 at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and public service. He is remembered as a prominent figure in German society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Relaciones amorosas

Maria Breunner-Enkevoith

Maria Breunner-Enkevoith

Pareja de Victor II, Duke of Ratibor

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Victor y Maria se conocieron en un baile en Viena, en el que ambos coincidieron al llegar casi al mismo tiempo al guardarropa. Mientras se colocaba el abrigo, Victor se percató de la elegancia de la dama que estaba al lado y no pudo evitar mirarla furtivamente. María, por su parte, sintió la mirada del hombre y volteó a verlo. Sus ojos se encontraron y ambos sonrieron tímidamente.

Después de ese instante, Victor y María bailaron juntos toda la noche, charlando animadamente y descubriendo sus intereses comunes. La química entre ellos era evidente y no tardaron en intercambiar números de teléfono al finalizar la velada.

A partir de ese día, comenzaron a salir y conocerse más a fondo. Descubrieron que tenían personalidades muy similares y que compartían la pasión por viajar y descubrir nuevas culturas. Finalmente, después de varios meses de noviazgo, Victor le propuso matrimonio a María en un romántico viaje a París y ella aceptó sin dudarlo.

Así, Victor- II- Duke of Ratibor y Maria Breunner- Enkevoith se convirtieron en uno de los matrimonios más emblemáticos de la aristocracia europea, siempre recordando con cariño aquella noche en la que se conocieron en el baile de Viena.