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Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand

1754–1838 · 19th century · Also known as Talleyrand, Talleyrand-Périgord

Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand was a French bishop turned diplomat who served as foreign minister under the Directory, Napoleon and the restored Bourbons. In 1806 Napoleon made him sovereign Prince of Benevento, a former papal enclave in southern Italy, which he governed through deputies and never visited. He later represented France at the Congress of Vienna in 1814 to 1815.

Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

County of PérigordPrincipality of Benevento (1806–1815)

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