Chlodwig, 3rd Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst 1819 – 1901

Biography

Chlodwig, 3rd Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, was born on March 31, 1819, in Rotenburg an der Fulda, entering a world of significant political transformation. His life spanned most of the nineteenth century, a period that witnessed the reshaping of German states and the emergence of a unified nation. As a member of the prominent Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst family, he was positioned within the circles of European aristocracy and governance from his earliest days.

Throughout his life, the Prince distinguished himself through his service as a German chancellor, playing an active role in the political affairs of his time. His career reflected the complexities and challenges of leading during an era of profound change in Central Europe. The responsibilities he carried shaped not only his own legacy but also the course of German history during the latter half of the nineteenth century.

Prince Chlodwig lived a long and eventful life, passing away on July 6, 1901, in Bad Ragaz, having witnessed the transformation of Germany from a collection of principalities into a unified empire. His eighty-two years encompassed decades of diplomatic service and leadership during some of history’s most consequential periods.