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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Prince Paul Alfons von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein, known informally as Paul Metternich, was born in Vienna in the noble diplomatic family of [[House of Metternich|Metternich]] and was a great-grandson of the Austrian statesman [[Klemens von Metternich]]. He attended the [[Institut Le Rosey]] in [[Switzerland]].
Prince Paul Alfons von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein, known informally as Paul Metternich, was born in Vienna in the noble diplomatic family of [[House of Metternich|Metternich]] and was a great-grandson of the Austrian statesman [[Klemens von Metternich]]. He attended the [[Institut Le Rosey]] in [[Switzerland]].

He fought on the Nationalist side during the [[Spanish Civil War]]. During [[World War II]], he served as a liaison officer in the Spanish [[Blue Division]].<ref name="amazon.com">[https://www.amazon.com/Purgatory-fools-memoir-aristocrats-Germany/dp/0812906918/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2 Purgatory of fools: A memoir of the aristocrats' war in Nazi Germany].</ref>


In 1940 in [[Berlin]], where he belonged to a circle of opponents of the Nazi regime, he met his future wife [[Tatiana von Metternich-Winneburg|Tatiana Vassiltschikov]], who had a position in the foreign office. They were married in Berlin-Grunewald on 6 September 1941 and lived initially at [[Kynžvart Castle]] (Schloss Königswart) in [[Egerland]] (now in the [[Czech Republic]]).
In 1940 in [[Berlin]], where he belonged to a circle of opponents of the Nazi regime, he met his future wife [[Tatiana von Metternich-Winneburg|Tatiana Vassiltschikov]], who had a position in the foreign office. They were married in Berlin-Grunewald on 6 September 1941 and lived initially at [[Kynžvart Castle]] (Schloss Königswart) in [[Egerland]] (now in the [[Czech Republic]]).
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His wife Tatiana was a well known [[patronage|art patron]]. With his death in [[Geneva]], the main line of the Metternich family became extinct. His widow was the last representative of the [[House of Metternich|House of Metternich-Winneburg]].
His wife Tatiana was a well known [[patronage|art patron]]. With his death in [[Geneva]], the main line of the Metternich family became extinct. His widow was the last representative of the [[House of Metternich|House of Metternich-Winneburg]].

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== Trivia ==
* The sparkling wine "Fürst von Metternich" was issued by the firm [[Henkell & Co. Sektkellerei]].
* He was editor of the book ''Fürstlicher Begleiter für Feinschmecker. Restaurants in Deutschland'' (Ducal Companion for Gourmets. Restaurants in Germany).
* The concert hall in Schloss Johannisberg is called Fürst-von-Metternich-Saal in his memory.


== Le-Mans Results ==
== Le-Mans Results ==
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==Titles and honors==
== Honors ==
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* {{flag|Monaco}}: Commander of the [[Order of Grimaldi]] (29 January 1972)<ref>[https://journaldemonaco.gouv.mc/var/jdm/storage/original/application/08277e1360c5b4aa72c34c1efe5e992e.pdf Sovereign Ordonnance n° 4.855 of 29 January 1972].</ref>
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**[[File:MCO Order of Grimaldi - Commander BAR.svg|70px]] Commander of the [[Order of Grimaldi]] (29 January 1972)<ref>[https://journaldemonaco.gouv.mc/var/jdm/storage/original/application/08277e1360c5b4aa72c34c1efe5e992e.pdf Sovereign Ordonnance n° 4.855 of 29 January 1972].</ref>
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== Ancestry ==
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|3= 3. Isabel de Silva y Carvajal
|4= 4. Paul Klemens, 3rd Prince of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein
|5= 5. Countess Melania Zichy-Ferraris de Zich und Vásonykeö
|6= 6. Álvaro de Silva-Bazán y Fernández de Córdoba
|7= 7. María Luisa de Carvajal Vargas y Dávalos
|8= 8. [[Klemens von Metternich|Klemens, 1st Prince of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein]]
|9= 9. Countess Melanie Zichy-Ferraris de Zich und Vasonikeo
|10= 10. Count Felix Zichy-Ferraris de Zich und Vasonikeo
|11= 11. Countess Emilie von Reichenbach-Lessonitz
|12= 12. Francisco de Silva-Bazán y Téllez-Girón
|13= 13. María de la Encarnación Joaquina Fernández de Córdoba y Álvarez de las Asturias-Bohórquez
|14= 14. Luis Joaquín de Carvajal y de Queralt
|15= 15. María de la Purificación Andrea Dávalos y Portillo
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== Literature ==
== Literature ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 15 August 2024

Prince Paul Alfons von Metternich-Winneburg
President of the Commission Sportive Internationale
In office
1970–1975
Preceded byMaurice Baumgartner
Succeeded byPierre Ugeux
President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile
In office
1975–1985
Preceded byAmaury de Merode
Succeeded byJean-Marie Balestre
Personal details
Born(1917-05-26)26 May 1917
Vienna, Austria
Died21 September 1992(1992-09-21) (aged 75)
Geneva, Switzerland
NationalityAustria Austrian

Paul Alfons Maria Clemens Lothar Philippus Neri Felix Nicomedes Prinz von Metternich-Winneburg (26 May 1917 – 21 September 1992) was a German-Austrian racing driver and President of the Commission Sportive Internationale (CSI), before becoming President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in 1975.

Biography

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Prince Paul Alfons von Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein, known informally as Paul Metternich, was born in Vienna in the noble diplomatic family of Metternich and was a great-grandson of the Austrian statesman Klemens von Metternich. He attended the Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland.

He fought on the Nationalist side during the Spanish Civil War. During World War II, he served as a liaison officer in the Spanish Blue Division.[1]

In 1940 in Berlin, where he belonged to a circle of opponents of the Nazi regime, he met his future wife Tatiana Vassiltschikov, who had a position in the foreign office. They were married in Berlin-Grunewald on 6 September 1941 and lived initially at Kynžvart Castle (Schloss Königswart) in Egerland (now in the Czech Republic).

In 1945 he was expelled from Czechoslovakia and lost his property there. He moved to another family estate (from 1816), the winery Schloss Johannisberg in the Rheingau, which had been destroyed in the war. He later rebuilt it and ran the winery with his wife.

He also became a racing car driver. Among other contests, he participated in the Monte Carlo Rally and the 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans. From 1960 he was President of the Automobilclub von Deutschland. From 1975 until 1985 he was President of the worldwide automobile club FIA.

He was further engaged in the Order of Saint Lazarus charity organisation and was Grand bailiff for the German Balliwick.

In 1979 he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

His wife Tatiana was a well known art patron. With his death in Geneva, the main line of the Metternich family became extinct. His widow was the last representative of the House of Metternich-Winneburg.

Le-Mans Results

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Year Team Vehicle Team Place Reason
1956  Germany Prinz Paul Metternich Mercedes-Benz 300SL  Germany Wittigo von Einsiedel Failure Accident

Honors

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Ancestry

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Literature

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  • "Paul Alfons Fürst von Metternich-Winneburg", Der Spiegel, 13 September, no. 40, 1992

References

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  1. ^ Purgatory of fools: A memoir of the aristocrats' war in Nazi Germany.
  2. ^ Sovereign Ordonnance n° 4.855 of 29 January 1972.
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