Theodor von Strattman
Count Theodor von Strattman | |
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Personal details | |
Born | 1637 |
Died | 25 October 1693 (aged 55–56) |
Theodor Heinrich von Strattmann (1637 – 25 October 1693) was an Austrian statesman. He came from a distinguished historical family.
Career
Initially he served the
Elector of Brandenburg, and later was at the court of the Elector Wilhelm von der Pfalz-Neuburg, (Palatinate) where he held the position of vice chancellor (Vicekanzler). There he distinguished himself in dealing with disputes between Brandenburg and the Palatinate.[1]
Wishing to advance his career beyond the confines of the court at
Habsburg succession culminating in the coronation of Joseph I In 1690 as King of the Romans
.
Life
Strattmann was married twice, first to Marie Mechtilde Freiin von Mollard, and secondly to Eleonore Therese, Countess Schellard.[1] With his first wife he had five sons and three daughters.[1] His daughter Eleonore Batthyány-Strattmann (1677–1741) was famous for her liaison with Prince Eugene of Savoy.[2]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-3-515-08221-1.
- ISBN 978-1-84212-597-7.
Sources
- Strattmann, Theodor Heinrich, von Hanns Schlitter in: Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Band 36 (1893), S. 518–520