Gentz, Friedrich von

Friedrich von Gentz, German diplomat and writer, 1764-1832

Friedrich von Gentz was born into a family of Prussian officials. He studied law in Königsberg, where he was among the students of Immanuel Kant. After joining the Prussian administration, he quickly ascended the ranks to become a Kriegsrat in 1793. Aside from his work Gentz started publishing political and philosophic texts. Because of his anti-French stance and growing dept von Gentz decided to move to Vienna in 1802 to work as a diplomat and writer. After the treaty of Schönbrunn of 1809 Friedrich von Gentz became chancellor Metternich's secretary and right hand with considerable influence on Metternich's political decisions.

  • Gentz, Friedrich von, Schriftsteller, Staatsdenker und Politiker (1764-1832). Eigenh. Brief mit U.O. O., "Donnerstag Abend" 24. IX. o. J..

    € 650.00

  • Gentz, Friedrich von, Austrian statesman (1764-1832). ALS ("Gentz").Vienna, 18 Jun 1830.

    € 800.00

  • Gentz, Friedrich von, Schriftsteller, Staatsdenker und Politiker (1764-1832). Eigenh. Brief mit U. ("Gentz").O. O. u. D.

    € 800.00

  • Gentz, Friedrich von, political writer and politician (1764-1832). ALS.Weinhaus i. e. the Vienna suburb of Währing, 30 Aug. 1827.

    € 2,500.00

  • Gentz, Friedrich von, political writer and politician (1764-1832). ALS.N. p. o. d.

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  • Gentz, Friedrich von, Schriftsteller, Staatsdenker und Politiker (1764-1832). Eigenh. Brief mit U.O. O., 3. ? V. 1822.

    € 3,500.00