Follow Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord through 168 dated historical records for France.
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Negotiations with American representatives deteriorated into the affair later known as XYZ. Intermediaries demanded payments, damaging relations and generating fierce controversy over French diplomacy.
Role range: 1795-1799
Bonaparte launched the Egyptian campaign while Talleyrand remained in France. The operation created diplomatic challenges when its military ambitions exceeded prospects for regional agreement.
Role range: 1795-1799
Talleyrand was involved in discussions of a French expedition to Egypt. Supporters viewed the campaign as a way to challenge British influence in eastern trade.
Role range: 1795-1799
Talleyrand served while French power helped reshape the political order in Switzerland and Italy. Diplomacy increasingly had to manage governments established under French military pressure.
Role range: 1795-1799
Disclosure of demands made through French intermediaries led to outrage in the United States. Talleyrand's ministry faced the consequences of a diplomatic confrontation that contributed to the Quasi-War.
Role range: 1795-1799
Talleyrand resigned as Minister of Foreign Relations after political attacks increased during the renewed Jacobin influence of 1799.
Role range: 1795-1799 – 1797-1799
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord figured in events surrounding talleyrand cultivates bonaparte at Paris. His political connections made him a valuable intermediary between the general and elite supporters of constitutional change. It was one step in dismantling the five-member Directory and establishing the provisional Consulate.
Role range: 1793-1799
Talleyrand met with Bonaparte as preparations for the coup advanced. His political connections made him a valuable intermediary between the general and elite supporters of constitutional change.
Role range: 1793-1799
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord figured in events surrounding talleyrand intervenes in barras departure at Paris. Removing Barras was essential to disabling the existing executive before a replacement was assembled. The event illustrated how the availability of armed force could determine the outcome of a dispute among civilian leaders.
Role range: 1793-1799
Talleyrand helped manage the political pressure surrounding Barras's resignation from the Directory. Removing Barras was essential to disabling the existing executive before a replacement was assembled.
Role range: 1793-1799
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord figured in events surrounding talleyrand returns to diplomacy at Paris. His appointment connected Bonaparte's administration to experienced diplomatic networks from the Directory. The action changed the balance between Bonaparte, the legislative councils and politicians seeking a stronger executive.
Role range: 1793-1799
Talleyrand returned to the foreign affairs portfolio under the new consular regime. His appointment connected Bonaparte's administration to experienced diplomatic networks from the Directory.
Role range: 1793-1799
After Brumaire, Talleyrand returned to the Ministry of Foreign Relations and aligned himself closely with Bonaparte's new government.
Role range: 1795-1799 – 1799-1799
The Pope also releases Talleyrand-Perigord from the ban of excommunication
Talleyrand resigned as foreign minister in July as factions struggled for control of the Directory. The departure did not end his involvement in preparations for another political settlement.
Role range: 1795-1799
He worked with Sieyès and Bonaparte's supporters during the planning of the coup. His experience and connections helped bridge civilian politicians and military leaders.
Role range: 1795-1799
During 18 Brumaire, Talleyrand participated in efforts to remove Director Barras. The resignation weakened the Directory at the moment the conspirators sought to replace it.
Role range: 1795-1799
Bonaparte's new government restored Talleyrand to the foreign affairs portfolio in November. His return marked the start of a central role in consular diplomacy after the Revolution's republican decade.
Role range: 1795-1799
Napoleon's younger brother, Lucien Bonaparte, & Talleyrand-Perigord are instrumental in the coup of 18 Brumaire
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1797-1807
Appointed Foreign Minister by Naoleon
Role range: 1793-1799 – 1797-1807
Appointed Grand Chamberlain and Vice elector of the Empire by Napoleon
Appointed Grand Chamberlain and Vice elector of the Empire by Napoleon
Role range: 1800-1815
Appointed Prince de Benevent by Napoleon
Appointed Prince de Benevent by Napoleon
Role range: 1800-1815
Talleyrand-Perigord resigns as minister of foreign affairs over his opposition to the Francon Alliance
Role range: 1797-1807
Dismissed by Napolen but kept on as Vice Grand Elector
Role range: 1800-1815 – 1797-1807
Talleyrand-Perigord resigns as minister of foreign affairs over his opposition to the Francon Alliance
Role range: 1800-1815 – 1797-1807
Under the Treaty of Paris France can keep Alsace
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France keeps control over parts of Belgium, Savoy, Alsace & the Rhineland
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France keeps control over Papal Avignon and Salm
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France keeps control over parts of Belgium, Savoy, Alsace & the Rhineland
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France keeps control over parts of Belgium, Savoy, Alsace & the Rhineland
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France keeps control over Papal Avignon and Salm
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France can keep Savoy
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France keeps control over parts of Belgium, Savoy, Alsace & the Rhineland
Role range: 1814-1815
Talleyrand signs the Treaty of Paris which are generous to France
Role range: 1814-1815
The Treaty of Paris calls for a Congress in Vienna to "preserve the balance of power in Europe"
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France keeps control over Papal Avignon and Salm
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France keeps control over parts of Belgium, Savoy, Alsace & the Rhineland
Role range: 1814-1815
Under the Treaty of Paris France returns to it's 1792 frontiers and does not need to pay any indemnities
Role range: 1814-1815
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