Klemens von Metternich
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Summary
Klemens von Metternich was born on May 15, 1773[1], in Koblenz[2]. He died on June 11, 1859[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,109 views/month, #6,305 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Metternich tomb[9]
- Father: Franz Georg Karl von Metternich[10]
- Mother: Maria Beatrix von Kageneck[11]
- Spouse: Maria Eleonore von Kaunitz[12], Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein[13], Gräfin Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich et Vásonykeö[14]
- Child: Richard von Metternich[15], Melanie Metternich-Zichy[16], Marie-Clementine Bagration[17], Maria Leopoldina Prinzessin von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein[18], Franz Karl Johann Georg von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein[19], Klemens Eduard von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein[20], Prince Viktor of Metternich-Winneburg-Beilstein[21], Princess Clementine Metternich[22], Maria Antonia Prinzessin von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein[23], Leontine von Metternich[24], Klemens Prinz von Metternich[25], Paul Fürst von Metternich[26], Maria Emilia Stephania Prinzessin von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein[27], Lothar Stephan Prinz von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein[28]
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[29], Austrian Empire[30]
- Position held: Minister-President of Austria[31], ambassador to Saxony[32], ambassador of Austria to France[33], ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Prussia[34], invited and represented member of the House of Magnates[35]
- Employer: Emperor of Austria[36]
- Educated at: University of Strasbourg[37], Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[38]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[39], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[40], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[41], Order of the Black Eagle[42], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[43], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[44], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[45], Order of St. Andrew[46], Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[47], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[48], Knight of the Order of Saint Joseph[49], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Joseph[50], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[51], Order of the Redeemer[52]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[53], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[54], Towarzystwo Naukowe Krakowskie[55], Secret State Conference[56]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[57]
- Sex or gender: male[58]
- Family: House of Metternich[59]
- Noble title: count[60], Fürst[61]
- Commons category: Klemens von Metternich[62]
- Unmarried partner: Catherine Bagration[63]
Why It Matters
Klemens von Metternich has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 130 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Klemens von Metternich born?
Klemens von Metternich's place of birth was Koblenz[2].
Where did Klemens von Metternich die?
Klemens von Metternich died in Vienna[4].
Who were Klemens von Metternich's parents?
Klemens von Metternich's father was Franz Georg Karl von Metternich[10]. Klemens von Metternich's mother was Maria Beatrix von Kageneck[11].
Who was Klemens von Metternich married to?
Klemens von Metternich's spouses include Maria Eleonore von Kaunitz[12], Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein[13], and Gräfin Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich et Vásonykeö[14].
What did Klemens von Metternich do for work?
Klemens von Metternich worked as a diplomat[5], politician[6], and writer[7].
Where did Klemens von Metternich go to school?
Klemens von Metternich was educated at University of Strasbourg[37] and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[38].
What awards did Klemens von Metternich receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[39], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[40], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[41], and Order of the Black Eagle[42].