Talleyrand–Périgord

biographical name Tal·ley·rand–Pé·ri·gord \ˈta-lē-ˌran(d)-ˌper-ə-ˈgȯr, F täl-ˈräⁿ-\

Definition of TALLEYRAND-PÉRIGORD

Charles-Maurice de 1754–1838 Prince de Bénévent Fr. statesman

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