Prince Johan Friso of the Netherlands Dies at 44
August 12, 2013
Prince Johan Friso was a member of the Dutch royal family, the second son of Queen Beatrix. Born on August 25, 1968, in Utrecht, he studied aerospace engineering and business.
He gave up his succession rights in 2004 when he married Mabel Wisse Smit without seeking parliament's approval. He worked in business and had two daughters.
In February 2012 he was buried in an avalanche while skiing in Austria and suffered severe brain damage, falling into a coma. He died in London on August 12, 2013, at age 44.
Achievements: Dutch prince, businessman.
Birth: August 25, 1968 - Utrecht, Netherlands.
Profession: Prince and businessman.
Interesting Facts: He renounced his claim to the throne.