When was Klemens von Metternich born?

Klemens von Metternich was born on 15 May 1773 in Koblenz.

What positions has Klemens von Metternich held?

Positions held by Klemens von Metternich include: invited and represented member of the House of Magnates (1832–1836); Minister-President of Austria (1821–1848); ambassador of Austria to France (1806–1809); ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Prussia (1803–1806); ambassador to Saxony (1801–1803).

Where did Klemens von Metternich study?

Klemens von Metternich was educated at University of Strasbourg, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

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Klemens von Metternich

Austrian diplomat, foreign minister and Chancellor (1773–1859)

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Klemens Wenzel Nepomuk Lothar, Prince of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein, known as Klemens von Metternich or Prince Metternich, was a German statesman and diplomat in the service of the Austrian Empire. Metternich was at the center of the European balance of power known as the Concert of Europe for three decades as Austrian foreign minister from 1809 and chancellor from 1821 until the Revolutions of 1848 forced his resignation.

Quick facts

Born: 15 May 1773 wd
Place of birth: Koblenz wd
Died: 11 June 1859 wd
Place of death: Vienna wd
Citizenship: Holy Roman Empire, Austrian Empire wd
Occupation: diplomat, politician, writer wd
Education: University of Strasbourg, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz wd
Spouse: Maria Eleonore von Kaunitz, Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein, Gräfin Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich et Vásonykeö wd

Positions held wd

invited and represented member of the House of Magnates (1832–1836)
Minister-President of Austria (25 May 1821 – 13 March 1848)
ambassador of Austria to France (1806–1809)
ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Prussia (1803–1806)
ambassador to Saxony (1801–1803)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of the Black Eagle (1813)
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order (1842)
Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky
Order of St. Andrew
Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary
Knight of the Order of Saint Joseph
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Joseph
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
Order of the Redeemer
Military Order of Maria Theresa

Questions

When was Klemens von Metternich born?: Klemens von Metternich was born on 15 May 1773 in Koblenz.
What positions has Klemens von Metternich held?: Positions held by Klemens von Metternich include: invited and represented member of the House of Magnates (1832–1836); Minister-President of Austria (1821–1848); ambassador of Austria to France (1806–1809); ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Prussia (1803–1806); ambassador to Saxony (1801–1803).
Where did Klemens von Metternich study?: Klemens von Metternich was educated at University of Strasbourg, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

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