Nikolaus II, Prince Esterházy
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Nicholas II, Prince Esterházy (Hungarian: Esterházy II. Miklós, German: Nikolaus II Esterházy; 12 December 1765 – 24 November 1833) was a Hungarian prince. He served the Austrian Empire and was a member of the famous Esterházy family. He is especially remembered for his art collection and for his role as the last patron of Joseph Haydn.
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| Prince Esterházy | |
 Nikolaus II as portrayed by Martin Knoller in 1793. Oil on canvas. Esterházy Privatstiftung, Burgenland. | |
| Born | (1765-12-12)12 December 1765 Vienna |
| Died | 24 November 1833(1833-11-24) (aged 67) Como |
| Noble family | Esterházy |
| Spouse(s) | Princess Maria Josepha Hermengilde of Liechtenstein |
| Issue | Paul III Anton Esterházy Leopoldine Esterházy Nikolaus Esterházy |
| Father | Prince Anton Esterházy |
| Mother | Maria Theresia, Countess Erdödy de Monyorokerek et Monoszlo |
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After the Congress of Vienna, his family was considered one of the mediatised houses for their former Sovereign (Bavarian after 1806) Principality of Edelstetten (Edelstetten Abbey),