Prince Louis Esterhazy
Also known as: Prince Louis Esterhazy, Esterhazy
People · Aristocracy
Show in diary 4 mentions Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-23
Identity
Hungarian prince, renowned gentleman-rider who stayed at Shepheard's Hotel with Hamilton and won races on Hamilton's horse.Diary References
1874
- April 23: Quoted from Le Derby: stayed at Shepheard's Hotel "en même temps que ces messieurs" (Hamilton and Mandeville). Known at Baden, has "la réputation d'être l'un des premiers gentlemen-riders de son époque" (reputation as one of the premier gentleman-riders of his era). Won several important steeplechases on Hamilton's horse Bar-le-Duc. Departing for Vienna.
Context
- Illustrious Hungarian noble family
- Elite horseman and racer
- Part of Hamilton's circle
- Known from Baden-Baden days
- Races Hamilton's horses successfully
- International aristocratic connections
Historical Context
- Esterházy family among Europe's wealthiest
- Famous patrons of Haydn
- Hungarian magnates with vast estates
Related Entries
- #Duke_of_Hamilton - Horse owner
- #Bar_le_Duc - Hamilton's horse
- #Baden_Baden - Where known
Research Notes
- Gentleman-rider culture
- Aristocratic racing partnerships
- Baden-Baden society connections
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