Ο Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, 1754-1838), known in Greek as Talleyrand, was a French diplomat and politician, one of the most influential and controversial figures in French and European history. Born on 2 February 1754 in Paris, he came from a noble family. He studied theology and became a bishop, but quickly left the church to enter politics.

Talleyrand served in different regimes, from the French Revolution to the Bourbon Restoration, which gave him a reputation as a versatile and skilful diplomat. He served as Foreign Minister under Napoleon Bonaparte and played a key role in shaping Europe after the Napoleonic Wars, taking an active part in the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815).

As far as Freemasonry is concerned, Talleyrand was a Freemason. His membership in Masonic lodges reflects his wider political and intellectual contacts with circles that promoted Enlightenment principles and political reform.

Talleyrand was a member of an important Parisian lodge in the late 18th century and his contribution to the Brotherhood was of great importance.

He is remembered as a master of diplomacy, with a deep understanding of political balance.

He died on 17 May 1838 in Paris, leaving behind a complex body of work and a legacy as one of the most skilled diplomats in history, although his reputation remains controversial due to his pragmatism and shifting alliances.