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Rudolf Apponyi de Nagy-Appony
Lord of Kölesd
(1812–76)

Biographical

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece 1865 [Austria]

Austrian ambassador to France 1872-76
Austrian ambassador to Britain 1856-71

Rudolf was an Austro-Hungarian diplomat and Ambassador to the United Kingdom. He studied law at the University of Vienna, where he became involved in student politics. After graduating from university, he entered the diplomatic service in 1833. His first assignment was as an attaché to the Austrian embassy in Paris. He served in various other diplomatic posts, including those in Madrid, Berlin, and Rome. He served as ambassador to the United Kingdom during a period of great political turmoil in Europe, including the Second Schleswig War and the Franco-Prussian War. Rudolf played a key role in maintaining good relations between Austria-Hungary and the United Kingdom during this time. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences. He was a friend of many leading writers, artists, and musicians of his time, and he helped to promote their work in Austria-Hungary. Rudolf was also a collector of art and books, leaving behind a valuable collection of paintings, sculptures, and manuscripts. He is remembered as a distinguished diplomat who helped shape Austrian-Hungarian foreign policy during a critical period in the country's history.

Place of birth: Baden bei Wien
Place of marriage: Dobrau
Place of death: Budapest or London

Son of Antal Apponyi de Nagy-Appony and Therese, Gräfin von Nogarola. He married Anna, Gräfin Beckendorff in 1840, and had issue.

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