Albert von Thurn und Taxis Net Worth & Biography

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Popular Name: Albert, 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis
Real Name: Albert Maria Lamoral Miguel Johannes Gabriel Fürst von Thurn und Taxis
Birth Date:  24 June 1983
Birth Place: Regensburg, Bavaria, West Germany
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Nationality/Citizenship: German
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Sexuality: Straight
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Profession: Aristocrat, Businessman, Race Car Driver
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Net Worth: $2 Billion
Last Updated: 2022

Rallying is a notable attraction to people from all corners of the globe. But like you must have been familiar with, now and then a particular name jumps out from the timesheets. And that is true in the case of Albert Maria Lamoral Miguel Johannes Gabriel, 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, commonly referred to as Albert von Thurn und Taxis. Just in case you’re not familiar with the name, Albert von Thurn und Taxis is a German aristocrat who lives in the family home, the Palace St. Emmeram in Regensburg, Germany. He is one of the world’s youngest billionaires, having entered the Forbes billionaires list at the age of 8. His source of wealth from earlier on has been his family inheritance, and he is fabulously wealthy with assets including real estate, art, and a massive 36,000-hectare area of woodland in his country which is thought to be Europe’s largest private forest holding. As he isn’t responsible for managing the family fortune (yet), Albert has been free to indulge in what he is most passionate about, which is motor racing, and more recently, rallying. After having his first taste of what the fast-lane feels like in the ADAC GT Masters series, it took two years for Albert to be crowned the ADAC GT Masters champion. His career took off from there and he found himself rallying many times in Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Latvia, Cyprus, and several other countries, lifting trophies as he goes. Despite starting his life in rallying at a relatively old age, Albert, the 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis is an enthusiast of the game and does combine both natural talent and hard work in challenging himself to make a name as one of the biggest names in the history of rallying. Many others from his background are comfortable enough to sit back and enjoy their inherited wealth but that is clearly not the kind of life Albert is interested in, and his three successful seasons of competing in a ŠKODA FABIA R5 shows that anyone can achieve almost anything if we’re willing to break through the limitations of what people expect of us.

Early Life: Family, Childhood, Education

The businessman, Albert Maria Lamoral Miguel Johannes Gabriel Fürst von Thurn und Taxis was born in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany on 24 June 1983. His father died in 1990 when Albert was 7 years old, and he inherited most of his father’s wealth and holdings, becoming one of Forbes-recognized youngest billionaires in the world when he was age eight.

Through descent from King Miguel I of Portugal, the racecar driver is related to several reigning hereditary leaders in Europe. He also descends from the House of Habsburg-Lorraine and the dynasties of Braganza, Wittelsbach, and Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

The German family, House of Thurn und Taxis, derives its fortune from the appointment of an ancestor, Leonhard von Taxis, as postmaster general of the Roman Empire in 1595. Albert’s father, Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, preceded him as head of this family, which remains well known as owners of breweries. When he passed in 1990, Albert inherited a $3 billion fortune and $500 million in debts. His mother, Gloria, was instrumental in preserving the family assets until Albert became of legal age to take full responsibility of what his father left him. He has two older sisters, namely Princess Elisabeth and Princess Maria Theresia.

For his education, Albert completed his secondary school studies in Rome, Italy, and then went for his military service. After that, he joined the University of Edinburgh where he studied economics and theology.

Professional Life: Business, Racing

Albert is a dedicated racing driver who has won a number of trophies in his professional racing career. While many people would have started their careers a little earlier in their lives, it was in 2009 when he was 26 years old that this man went on to kick start his career in rallying. He has been a frequent competitor in the European Rally Championship since 2016.

Race Car Diver, Albert von Thurn und Taxis

He is one of the youngest billionaires in Europe at the moment. His family owns breweries and have built many castles in the past. He goes by the title the 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, and is currently tasked with taking charge of his late father’s assets and businesses.

Achievements: Awards & Honors

Albert Maria Lamoral Miguel Johannes Gabriel Prinz von Thurn und Taxis was, in 2008, ranked 11th by Forbes magazine on its list The 20 Hottest Young Royals. As a professional racecar driver, he has rallied many times in Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Latvia, Cyprus, and several other countries, and lifted many trophies in his career so far. In 2010, he was crowned champion of the German GT Championship ADAC GT Masters with Reiter Engineering, after finishing as vice-champion in 2007 and 2009.

Albert von Thurn und Taxis Net Worth: Salary, Income Sources, Assets

The German aristocrat and billionaire businessman, Albert von Thurn und Taxis the 12th Prince of Thurn and Taxis, is an heir to his family’s fortune. However, he doesn’t relax to sit back and enjoy his family’s wealth and life of comfort. He goes out every day to grind and hustle for his own money on the fast lane as a professional speed racer.

Today, Albert von Thurn und Taxis’ net worth is estimated at $2 billion. His wealth has been accumulated through an inheritance following the death of his father. His profession as a racer serves as a secondary income provider for him as he gets paid for doing what he is most passionate about, which is rallying. His assets include valuable real estate, art collection, and a 36,000-hectare area of woodland in his country Germany which is thought to be Europe’s largest private forest holding. At just 39 years of age, he is also one of the youngest billionaires in the world.

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