Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord
Autographed Letter
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Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (February 2, 1754 - May 17, 1838), popular and influential French diplomat, authentic, autographed vintage letter (LS).
Talleyrand worked successfully at the highest level of governments for the regimes of King Louis XVI, through several governments of the French Revolution and later for Napoleon, Louis XVIII, Charles X and Louis-Philippe. While disliked by many of these leaders, all of them sought his guidance.
Most notably, Talleyrand served as Napoleon's chief diplomatic aide during the leader's conquest of Europe. Often times, Talleyrand worked for peace, having gained the peace of Austria in 1801 and with Britain in 1802.
Talleyrand is considered to be one of the greatest politicians and diplomats in the history of Europe. He was entitled Prince de Benevent and then Prince de Talleyrand.
Approximately 8" x 10" in size. Expected light overall aging, otherwise good condition.
