Theodor von Strattman

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Theodor von Strattman
Portrait of Count Theodor Heinrich von Strattmann
Personal details
Born1637
Died25 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]

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