Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord

French diplomat (1754-1838)

† 1839-05-17 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 68 language Wikipedias

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Life

Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord was born on February 2, 1754 in Paris and died on May 17, 1839 in Paris, aged 85. Recorded occupations: politician, diplomat, Catholic priest, writer and Catholic bishop. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly, ambassador, head of government of France, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pair of France and constitutional bishop. Educated at Lycée Saint-Louis. Honours include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit, Knight of the Order of Saint Michael, Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky and Order of the Black Eagle. Member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques and Travellers Club.

At a glance

Born: February 2, 1754 · Paris
Died: May 17, 1839 · Paris
Age at death: 85
Citizenship: France
Occupations: politician, diplomat, Catholic priest, writer, Catholic bishop
Positions held: member of the French National Assembly, ambassador, head of government of France, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pair of France, constitutional bishop
Education: Lycée Saint-Louis
Honours: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit, Knight of the Order of Saint Michael, Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, Order of the Black Eagle
Wikipedia editions: 68 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

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