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Internal Power Struggles

When: 1836-1840
Where: Vienna
Part of: Metternich resigns as State Chancellor and Foreign Minister of the Austrian Empire

Metternich faced internal opposition, losing allies and being forced to share power, leading to government paralysis.

In 1836, Metternich failed to force constitutional reform, thwarted by Archduke John. He was forced to share power with Kolowrat and Archduke Ludwig. The loss of Count Karl von Clam-Martinic in 1840 furthered the growing paralysis at the heart of Austrian government.

Sources

Klemens von Metternich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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