Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan), 1831-1835

"Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan)" is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically between 1831 and 1835. The memoirs detail the experiences and reflections of the Duchesse de Dino, focusing on her life during a transformative period in European politics, particularly surrounding notable figures like Prince de Talleyrand. The text presents a unique perspective on the social and political intricacies of her time, shedding light on the duchess's personal relationships and the broader historical context she navigated. At the start of the memoirs, the Duchesse de Dino immerses the reader in the chaos of Paris in 1831, reflecting on the tumultuous political atmosphere and her feelings of disorientation amidst the social upheaval. She reminisces about places like Madeira and Valençay, indicating a longing for stability and familiarity while confronted with the chaos of electoral crises and public disturbances. The opening sets the stage for a rich narrative filled with insightful observations about the political landscape and her own personal connections to figures like Talleyrand, alongside the stirring events making headlines at the time, including political unrest and reactions to events like the Belgian situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dorothea von Biron, Princess of Courland, Duchess of Dino, Duchess of Talleyrand and Duchess of Sagan, known as Dorothée de Courlande or Dorothée de Dino, was a Baltic German noblewoman, and the ruling Duchess of Sagan between 1845 and 1862. Her mother was Dorothea von Medem, Duchess of Courland, and although her mother's husband, Duke Peter von Biron, acknowledged her as his own, her true father may have been the Polish statesman Count Aleksander Batowski. For a long time, she accompanied the French statesman Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord; she was the separated wife of his nephew, Edmond de Talleyrand-Périgord.