List of diplomats from the United Kingdom to Württemberg
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Below is an incomplete list of diplomats from the United Kingdom to Württemberg, specifically Heads of Missions sent after the creation of the Kingdom of Württemberg
in 1806.
No diplomatic relations 1804-1814 due to Napoleonic War
Württemberg joined the German Empire
in 1871 and the Head of Mission was relegated to Chargé d'affaires
In 1903, thepost was merged with that of Bavaria
Kingdom of Württemberg
The Kingdom of Württemberg was a state that existed from 1806 to 1918, located in present-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was a continuation of the Duchy of Württemberg, which came into existence in 1495...
in 1806.
Envoys Extraordinary to the Dukes of Württemberg
There were no regular diplomatic relations before 1804, but envoys to various German states occasionally visited Stuttgart.-
- 1798: Charles Arbutnot Envoys Extraordinary
- 1806: John Smith
No diplomatic relations 1804-1814 due to Napoleonic War
Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary
- 1814–1820: Brook Taylor
- 1820–1823: Alexander Cockburn
- 1823–1825: Henry Williams-WynnHenry Watkin Williams-WynnHenry Watkins William-Wynn was a British MP in the early 19th century. William-Wynn sat for Midhurst from January to May 1807....
- 1825–1828: David Erskine, 2nd Baron ErskineDavid Erskine, 2nd Baron ErskineDavid Montagu Erskine, 2nd Baron Erskine was a British diplomat and politician.-Background and education:...
- 1828–1833: Edward DisbroweEdward Cromwell DisbroweSir Edward Cromwell Disbrowe , Member of Parliament for Windsor , later served in the British diplomatic corps in positions in Switzerland, Russia, Sweden and other postings. He was named British Ambassador to the Netherlands, where he died at the Hague, and his body was returned to England on the...
- 1833–1835: Lord William Russell
- 1835–1844: Sir George Shee, BtSir George Shee, 2nd BaronetSir George Shee, 2nd Baronet was an English diplomat.-Life:George Shee was the eldest son of Sir George Shee, 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Maria Crisp. He was educated at Sandy Mount, near Dublin, and St John's College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. in 1806 and M.A. in 1811. He was admitted to...
- 1844–1852: Sir Alexander Malet, Bt
- 1852–1854: Arthur Magenis
- 1854–1859: Hon. George Jerningham
- 1859–?: George Gordon
Württemberg joined the German Empire
German Empire
The German Empire refers to Germany during the "Second Reich" period from the unification of Germany and proclamation of Wilhelm I as German Emperor on 18 January 1871, to 1918, when it became a federal republic after defeat in World War I and the abdication of the Emperor, Wilhelm II.The German...
in 1871 and the Head of Mission was relegated to Chargé d'affaires
Chargés d'affaires
- 1871–1872: Robert Morier
- 1872–?: George Petre
Ministers Resident
- 1881–1883: Gerard Gould
- 1883–1900?: Sir Henry Barron, Bt
In 1903, thepost was merged with that of Bavaria
- 1903–1906: Reginald Tower
- 1906–1908: Fairfax CartwrightFairfax Leighton CartwrightSir Fairfax Leighton Cartwright GCMG GCVO was an author and British diplomat who became ambassador to the Austro-Hungarian empire before World War I.-Life:...
- 1909–1910: Ralph PagetRalph PagetSir Ralph Spencer Paget KCMG, CVO, PC was a diplomat in the British Foreign Service, culminating in his appointment as Ambassador to Brazil in 1918...
- 1910–?: Sir Vincent Corbett