The Apprenticeship of a French Ambassador: Charles Gravier de Vergennes before His Ambassadorship in İstanbul

Charles Gravier de Vergennes is one of the most important French diplomats 18th century. The first steps his diplomatic life were formed in embassies Lisbon and Frankfurt, where he served as conseiller d’ambassade alongside uncle Chavigny. was later assigned ambassador to Koblenz, Hanover, İstanbul Stockholm. He also appointed Minister Foreign Affairs by Louis 16, King France (1774-1792) a result achievements such being defender monarchy, successful activities having influential people around him. Vergennes, last great ministers Ancien Régime, sent 1755 after sudden death present İstanbul, Roland des Alleurs. embassy for thirteen years, constitutes an part career. It clear that carried out centers Europe experiences gained decisive election this task. In study, what learned about European diplomacy diplomat Frankfurt accompanied Chavigny, evaluated within framework political events period. Moreover, responsibilities took financial matters, efforts manage aids secret funds influence German princes favor correspondences occasionally show has role beyond d’ambassade.