Belgravia in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Prince Metternich
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 27, 2026
1. Prince Metternich Marker
Prince Metternich
1773-1859
Austrian Statesman
lived here in 1848
Erected 1970 by Greater London Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 51° 29.702′ N, 0° 9.113′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Belgravia. It is on Eaton Square north of Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 Eaton Square, City of Westminster, England SW1W 9BD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Neville Chamberlain (within shouting distance of this marker); Vivien Leigh (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
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Also see . . . Klemens von Metternich (Wikipedia). Overview:
Klemens Wenzel Nepomuk Lothar, Prince of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein (15 May 1773 11 June 1859), known as Klemens von Metternich or Prince Metternich, was a German statesman and diplomat in the service of the Austrian Empire. A conservative, Metternich was at the center of the European balance of power known as the Concert of Europe for three decades as Austrian foreign minister from 1809 and chancellor from 1821 until the liberal Revolutions of 1848 forced his resignation.(Submitted on April 4, 2026.)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 27, 2026
2. Prince Metternich Marker - wide view
Metternich and his family occupied 44 Eaton Square for four months in 1848 after fleeing Vienna.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
