DALBERG, KARL THEODOR, FREIHERR VON
| kärl tāˈədôrˌ frīˈhĕr fôn dälˈbĕrk, 1744–1817, German statesman, of an ancient noble family prominent in imperial service. He was archbishop-elector of Mainz (1802–3) and, as such, archchancellor of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1803 the seat of the archbishopric was moved to Regensburg. A faithful collaborator of Napoleon I, Dalberg became (1806–13) prince-primate of the Confederation of the Rhine and grand duke of Frankfurt (1810–13). Dalberg was known for his humane and enlightened outlook. ____________________The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Copyright© 2004, Columbia University Press. Licensed from Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products N.V. All rights reserved. -12694- | |
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