Duke of Talleyrand was a French noble title that was created in 1814 for the

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. The title became extinct in 1968.

Creation of the title

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (, ; 2 February 1754 – 17 May 1838), 1st Prince of Benevento, then Prince of Talleyrand, was a French clergyman, politician and leading diplomat. After studying theology, he became Agent-General of the ...

was a statesman of the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th. As

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and Grand Chamberlain under

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, he received the title of Prince of Benevento in 1806. At the time of the defeat of Napoleon in 1814, Talleyrand acted for the restoration of

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and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. As Foreign Minister, he negotiated the terms of the

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. As compensation for his work, he received the title of ''Prince Talleyrand'' and a seat in the Chamber of Peers. In 1815, the title was made hereditary, then attributed in 1817 to his nephew Edmond; the letters patent of the title were published in 1818, with a promise of establishment of majorat effective in 1821.

List of Dukes

1st Duke (1814-1838): Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754-1838) and Prince Talleyrand. His younger brother Archambaud de Talleyrand-Périgord (1762-1838) obtained the title Duke of Talleyrand by courtesy during the life of his brother. 2nd Duke (1838-1872): Alexander Edmond de Talleyrand-Périgord (1787-1872), nephew of Prince Talleyrand and son of Archambaud de Talleyrand. Also known as ''Duke of Dino''. 3rd Duke (1872-1898): Napoléon Louis de Talleyrand-Périgord (1811-1898), son of Edmond de Talleyrand. Known initially as Duke of Valençay. 4th Duke (1898-1910): Charles William Frederick Boson of Talleyrand-Périgord (1832-1910), son of Louis de Talleyrand. Known under his other title of Duke of Sagan. 5th Duke (1910-1937): Marie Pierre Louis Hélie of Talleyrand-Périgord (1859-1937), son of Boson de Talleyrand. Known under his other title of Prince of Sagan. 6th Duke (1937-1952): Paul Louis Marie Archambault Boson de Talleyrand Périgord (1867-1952), brother of Hélie de Talleyrand. Known as the Duke of Valençay. 7th Duke (1952-1968): Hélie de Talleyrand-Périgord (1882-1968), cousin of Boson de Talleyrand, first known as "Marquis de Talleyrand ".

References

{{Reflist Dukes of Talleyrand

Creation of the title

List of Dukes

See also

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