Metternich
Noun
Meaning
Austrian statesman (1773-1859)
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Examples
After this he returned to Bologna, but an invitation from Metternich to the Congress of Verona to "assist in the general re-establishment of harmony" was too tempting to refuse, and he arrived at the Congress in time for its opening on 20 October 1822.
He resigned as foreign minister in August 1807, but retained the trust of Napoleon and conspired to undermine the emperor's plans through secret dealings with Tsar Alexander of Russia and the Austrian minister Metternich.
Austrian Chancellor Metternich warned Louis-Philippe that Austria had no intention of letting Italian matters be, and that French intervention would not be tolerated.
Prince Metternich 's anti-liberal crusades began to put Hoffmann in situations that tested his conscience.
The Hanoverian government instead agreed with Metternich, much to Palmerston's dismay, and William declined to intervene.
This was known as the Metternich system.