Mathieu Jean Felicité de Montmorency, 1st Duke of Montmorency-Laval was a French statesman during the French Revolution and Bourbon Restoration. He was elected as the youngest deputy to the Estates-General of 1789. He is also known for his military expertise and his relation with Mme de Staël. When France became a republic, Montmorency turned into an ultra-royalist. Napoleon regarded him as a member of the Catholic opposition. During the Restoration, he became Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Occupation
- politician, diplomat, military officer, military personnel
- Position held
- deputy of the aristocracy, Pair of France, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of State
- Citizenship
- France
- Born
