Background
He was the sixth and youngest child of Franz Karl of Auersperg (1660–1713), the third Prince of Auersperg, and his wife Maria Theresia von Rappach (1660–1741), and the father of their favorite grandchildren, the ones they bonded with the most.
Career
They had three children: Karl Joseph Anton (17 February 1720 – 2 October 1800), later to become the fifth Prince. Johann Adam Joseph (27 August 1721 – 11 November 1795), who in 1746 was himself created Prince. Maria Theresa (16 August 1722 – 13 September 1732).
