Klemens von Metternich

Summary

Klemens von Metternich is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Koblenz^[2]. He was born on May 15, 1773^[3]. He died in Vienna^[4]. He died on June 11, 1859^[5]. He worked as a diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,522 views/month, #6,305 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Klemens von Metternich's place of birth was Koblenz^[2].
• Klemens von Metternich passed away in Vienna^[4].
• Klemens von Metternich was born on May 15, 1773^[3].
• Klemens von Metternich died on June 11, 1859^[5].
• Burial took place at Metternich tomb^[10].
• Klemens von Metternich's father was Franz Georg Karl von Metternich^[11].
• Klemens von Metternich's mother was Maria Beatrix von Kageneck^[12].
• Among Klemens von Metternich's spouses was Maria Eleonore von Kaunitz^[13].
• Klemens von Metternich was married to Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein^[14].
• Klemens von Metternich was married to Gräfin Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich et Vásonykeö^[15].
• A child of Klemens von Metternich was Richard von Metternich^[16].
• A child of Klemens von Metternich was Melanie Metternich-Zichy^[17].
• A child of Klemens von Metternich was Marie-Clementine Bagration^[18].
• A child of Klemens von Metternich was Maria Leopoldina Prinzessin von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein^[19].
• A child of Klemens von Metternich was Franz Karl Johann Georg von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein^[20].
• A child of Klemens von Metternich was Klemens Eduard von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein^[21].
• Klemens von Metternich held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire^[22].
• Klemens von Metternich held citizenship in Austrian Empire^[23].
• Klemens von Metternich worked as a diplomat^[6].
• Klemens von Metternich's professions included politician^[7].
• Klemens von Metternich worked as a writer^[8].
• Klemens von Metternich held the position of Minister-President of Austria^[24].
• Klemens von Metternich held the position of ambassador to Saxony^[25].
• Klemens von Metternich held the position of ambassador of Austria to France^[26].
• Klemens von Metternich held the position of ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Prussia^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Koblenz^[2], Klemens von Metternich… he was born on May 15, 1773^[3]. His father was Franz Georg Karl von Metternich^[11]. His mother was Maria Beatrix von Kageneck^[12].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg^[28] and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz^[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and writer^[8]. Klemens von Metternich was employed by Emperor of Austria^[30]. Positions held include Minister-President of Austria^[24], a position^[31], in Austrian Empire^[32], founded in 1848^[33]; ambassador to Saxony^[25]; ambassador of Austria to France^[26], a position^[34], in France^[35]; ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Prussia^[27]; and invited and represented member of the House of Magnates^[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[37], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[38], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[39], Order of the Black Eagle^[40], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[41], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class^[42].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Eleonore von Kaunitz^[13], an aristocrat^[43], 1775–1825^[44]; Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein^[14], 1806–1829^[45]; and Gräfin Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich et Vásonykeö^[15], an aristocrat^[46], 1805–1854^[47], of Hungary^[48], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross^[49]. Children include Richard von Metternich^[16], a diplomat^[50], 1829–1895^[51], of Austria–Hungary^[52], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[53]; Melanie Metternich-Zichy^[17], a politician^[54], 1832–1919^[55], of Austria^[56]; Marie-Clementine Bagration^[18], 1810–1829^[57]; Maria Leopoldina Prinzessin von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein^[19], 1797–1820^[58]; Franz Karl Johann Georg von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein^[20]; and Klemens Eduard von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein^[21]. Klemens von Metternich's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[59].

Death and Burial

Klemens von Metternich died on June 11, 1859^[5]. He passed away in Vienna^[4]. He is buried at Metternich tomb^[10].

Why It Matters

Klemens von Metternich ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,522 views/month, #6,305 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[60] He is known by 114 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

FAQs

Where was Klemens von Metternich born?

Born in Koblenz^[2], Klemens von Metternich…

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^[11]. Klemens von Metternich's mother was Maria Beatrix von Kageneck^[12].

Who was Klemens von Metternich married to?

Klemens von Metternich's spouses include Maria Eleonore von Kaunitz^[13], Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein^[14], and Gräfin Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich et Vásonykeö^[15].

What did Klemens von Metternich do for work?

Klemens von Metternich worked as diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Klemens von Metternich go to school?

Klemens von Metternich was educated at University of Strasbourg^[28] and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz^[29].

What awards did Klemens von Metternich receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[37], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[38], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[39], and Order of the Black Eagle^[40].