Klemens von Metternich
Austrian diplomat, foreign minister and Chancellor (1773–1859)
Klemens von Metternich was born on May 15, 1773 in Koblenz and died on June 11, 1859 in Vienna, aged 86. Recorded occupations: diplomat, politician and writer. Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire and Austrian Empire. Positions held include Minister-President of Austria, ambassador to Saxony, ambassador of Austria to France, ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Prussia and invited and represented member of the House of Magnates. Educated at University of Strasbourg and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Honours include 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, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class. Member of German Archaeological Institute, Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities, Towarzystwo Naukowe Krakowskie and Secret State Conference.
- Born
- May 15, 1773 · Koblenz
- Died
- June 11, 1859 · Vienna
- Age at death
- 86
- Citizenship
- Holy Roman Empire, Austrian Empire
- Occupations
- diplomat, politician, writer
- Positions held
- Minister-President of Austria, ambassador to Saxony, ambassador of Austria to France, ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Prussia, invited and represented member of the House of Magnates
- Education
- University of Strasbourg, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Honours
- 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, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
- Wikipedia editions
- 81 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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