Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord facts for kids
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (February 2, 1754 - May 17, 1838) was a French diplomat.
He was a bishop and worked successfully for Louis XVI. He changed sides and served the French Revolution and Napoleon I. When Napoleon started losing his wars, Talleyrand changed sides again and served Louis XVIII. He represented France at the Congress of Vienna. He changed sides once more and served Louis Philippe I. Since the beginning of the 19th century he was known simply as Talleyrand. He is widely seen as one of the most versatile and influential diplomats in European history. He was known to accept bribes from other European powers, especially while serving under Napoleon.
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The oath of La Fayette at the Fête de la Fédération, 14 July 1790. Talleyrand, then Bishop of Autun, can be seen at the extreme right. French School, 18th century. Musée Carnavalet.
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An 1815 caricature of Talleyrand – L'Homme aux six têtes (The man with six heads), referring to his prominent role in six different regimes
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Elderly Talleyrand, 1828
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Catherine (Worlée) Grand, princesse de Talleyrand-Périgord, painted by François Gérard 1805–06
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Charles-Maurice, Prince de Talleyrand by François Gérard (1808)
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Château de Valençay
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Talleyrand's orthopedic shoe, now in the Château de Valençay
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Inscription at the Hôtel de Saint-Florentin
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Empire style state bed (lit de parade) made for Talleyrand, c. 1805
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In Spanish: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand para niños
