Prince von metternich biography
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Klemens Metternich-Winneburg
Prince, Austrian statesman and diplomat Date of Birth: 15.05.1773 Country: Austria |
Content:
- Klemens von Metternich: Political Genius and Notorious Statesman
- Chief Austrian Foreign Minister
- Diplomatic Masterstroke: The Holy Alliance
- Controversial Policies
- Personal Life and Intrigues
- Role in the Persecution of Niccolò Paganini
- Exiled and Return
Klemens von Metternich: Political Genius and Notorious Statesman
Early Life and Diplomatic AcumenKlemens Wenzel Lothar von Metternich-Winneburg was born into an aristocratic Austrian family in 1773.
His diplomatic career took off after serving as Austrian ambassador to France from 1806 to 1809. During this time, he established close ties with French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
Chief Austrian Foreign Minister
In 1809, Metternich was appointed foreign minister of Austria.
He became effectively the de facto leader of the government, skillfully navigating Austria through the turbulent Napo