Joseph von Henikstein


Joseph Ritter von Henikstein was a Jewish businessman and financier. He was a patron of the arts, and a friend of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Born in Leimen, Baden, Henikstein was married to Elisabeth von Sonnenstein. His daughter Caroline was married to Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall, the diplomat and translator of Oriental literature. His youngest son was Alfred von Henikstein. Joseph von Henikstein died in Vienna, Austria.