Richard von Metternich

Austrian diplomat (1829-1895)
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Richard von Metternich
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Richard von Metternich

Summary

Richard von Metternich is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1829[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on March 1, 1895[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard von Metternich's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Richard von Metternich died in Vienna[4].
  • Richard von Metternich was born on January 7, 1829[3].
  • Richard von Metternich died on March 1, 1895[5].
  • Richard von Metternich is buried at Metternich tomb[9].
  • Richard von Metternich's father was Klemens von Metternich[10].
  • Richard von Metternich's mother was Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein[11].
  • Richard von Metternich was married to Pauline von Metternich[12].
  • A child of Richard von Metternich was Sophie Prinzessin von Metternich[13].
  • A child of Richard von Metternich was Antoinette Prinzessin von Metternich[14].
  • A child of Richard von Metternich was Klementine von Metternich-Sandor[15].
  • Richard von Metternich held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[16].
  • Richard von Metternich worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Richard von Metternich's professions included politician[7].
  • Richard von Metternich held the position of ambassador of Austria-Hungary to France[17].
  • Richard von Metternich held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[18].
  • Richard von Metternich held the position of ambassador to Saxony[19].
  • Richard von Metternich received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].
  • Richard von Metternich received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[21].
  • Richard von Metternich received the Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[22].
  • Richard von Metternich received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Richard von Metternich is recorded as male[24].
  • Richard von Metternich's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Richard von Metternich's Commons category is recorded as Prince Richard Klemens von Metternich[26].
  • Richard von Metternich's family name is recorded as Metternich[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard von Metternich's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on January 7, 1829[3]. His father was Klemens von Metternich[10]. His mother was Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include ambassador of Austria-Hungary to France[17], Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[18], and ambassador to Saxony[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], a grade of an order[28]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[21], a grade of an order[29], in Austrian Empire[30]; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[22], a grade of an order[31]; and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[32], in France[33].

Personal Life

Among Richard von Metternich's spouses was Pauline von Metternich[12]. Children include Sophie Prinzessin von Metternich[13], 1857–1941[34]; Antoinette Prinzessin von Metternich[14], 1862–1890[35]; and Klementine von Metternich-Sandor[15], 1870–1963[36].

Death and Burial

Richard von Metternich died on March 1, 1895[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Metternich tomb[9].

Why It Matters

Richard von Metternich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Richard von Metternich born?

Richard von Metternich was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Richard von Metternich die?

Richard von Metternich died in Vienna[4].

Who were Richard von Metternich's parents?

Richard von Metternich's father was Klemens von Metternich[10]. Richard von Metternich's mother was Maria Antonia, Countess of Beilstein[11].

Who was Richard von Metternich married to?

Richard von Metternich's spouses include Pauline von Metternich[12].

What did Richard von Metternich do for work?

Richard von Metternich worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Richard von Metternich receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[21], Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[22], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Metternich, Richard Clemens Lothar Fürst (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Godparent Joseph von Metternich
    Described by source Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich
    Sibling Marie-Clementine Bagration, Melanie Metternich-Zichy, Prince Viktor of Metternich-Winneburg-Beilstein
    Family name Metternich
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