Highly skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of Louis-Philippe, the last King of France. In the month-long period between the fall of Napoleon and the return of Louis XVIII in early 1814, Talleyrand headed the provisional government of France, making him, if only briefly, the most powerful man in the nation. Untranslated manuscript DS, in French, signed “Ch. Mau. Talleyrand,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, 11 Brumaire au 12 (November 3, 1803), signed at the conclusion by Talleyrand as minister of foreign affairs. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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