Count von Beust

ModernPoliticianAustria1809 — 1886

Austrian foreign minister who negotiated the Ausgleich.

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Quick Facts

Born

1809

Died

1886

Country

Austria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score58.5

Count von Beust — Complete Timeline

1866 AD

Appointment as Foreign Minister of AustriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Beust was appointed Foreign Minister of Austria after the Austro-Prussian War. He was tasked with rebuilding Austrian influence and finding a new political structure for the empire after its exclusion from Germany.

AppointmentPost-WarDiplomacy

Impact: national

1867 AD

Negotiation of the Austro-Hungarian Compromise (Ausgleich)Political Action

Beust led the negotiations with Hungarian leaders, resulting in the Ausgleich. This agreement transformed the Austrian Empire into the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary, granting Hungary equal status and internal autonomy.

CompromiseDual MonarchyHungary

Impact: regionalconstructive

Appointment as Chancellor of Austria-HungaryPolitical Action◆ Major

Beust was appointed the first Chancellor of Austria-Hungary after the Ausgleich. He served as the empire's chief minister, focusing on foreign policy and attempting to restore Austrian influence in Germany.

ChancellorshipGovernmentDual Monarchy

Impact: national

1871 AD

Resignation as ChancellorPolitical Action◆ Major

Beust resigned as Chancellor after the Franco-Prussian War, in which Austria-Hungary remained neutral. His policy of seeking revenge against Prussia had failed, and he was replaced by Count Andrassy.

ResignationFranco-Prussian WarPolicy Failure

Impact: national