Metternichs goals at the congress of vienna
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Klemens von Metternich
Austrian diplomat, foreign minister and Chancellor (1773–1859)
"Metternich" redirects here. For other people, see House of Metternich and Metternich (name).
His Most Serene Highness Klemens von Metternich Prince of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein | |
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Portrait of Prince Metternich by Thomas Lawrence, 1815 | |
In office 25 May 1821 – 13 March 1848 | |
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Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Franz Anton as Minister-President |
In office 8 October 1809 – 13 March 1848 | |
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Preceded by | Count Warthausen |
Succeeded by | Count Charles-Louis de Ficquelmont |
Born | 15 May 1773 (1773-05-15) Koblenz, Electorate of Trier, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 11 June 1859 (1859-06-12) (aged 86) Vienna, Austrian Empire |
Nationality | German Austrian |
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Children | See descendants list |
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