Franz von Colloredo-Waldsee
1736–1806 (age 70)
Biography
Franz von Colloredo-Waldsee (1736–1806) was an influential Austrian politician who served his nation during a transformative period in Central European history. He was deeply involved in the political and administrative affairs of the Habsburg Empire, contributing to governance during the reigns of Maria Theresa and Joseph II.
His legacy is preserved in the Family Cemetery of the Czernins, where he was laid to rest. Colloredo-Waldsee's career exemplified the dedication of the Austro-Hungarian nobility to public service and statecraft during the late 18th century.