Count Andrassy

ModernPoliticianAustria1823 — 1890

Hungarian statesman and Austro-Hungarian foreign minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1823

Died

1890

Country

Austria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score58.1

Count Andrassy — Complete Timeline

1871 AD

Appointment as Foreign Minister of Austria-HungaryPolitical Action◆ Major

Andrassy was appointed Foreign Minister of Austria-Hungary by Emperor Franz Joseph. He was the first Hungarian to hold this position, reflecting the dual monarchy's structure.

AppointmentForeign PolicyDual Monarchy

Impact: national

1878 AD

Congress of BerlinPolitical Action◆ Major

Andrassy represented Austria-Hungary at the Congress of Berlin, which revised the Treaty of San Stefano. He secured the right to occupy and administer Bosnia and Herzegovina, expanding Habsburg influence in the Balkans.

CongressBalkansTerritorial Expansion

Impact: regionalconstructive

1879 AD

Dual Alliance with GermanyPolitical Action

Andrassy negotiated the Dual Alliance between Austria-Hungary and Germany. This defensive treaty committed both powers to mutual support in case of a Russian attack, forming the core of the Central Powers in World War I.

AllianceGermanyCentral Powers

Impact: regionalconstructive

Resignation as Foreign MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Andrassy resigned as Foreign Minister after the Dual Alliance was signed. He cited health reasons and a desire to return to Hungarian politics, but his resignation also reflected tensions within the empire.

ResignationHungaryPolitics

Impact: national