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Joseph Ludwig ArmanspergPresident of the Regency in Greece (1833-1835)
Date of Birth: 28.02.1787
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Early Life and Education
Armansperg was born on February 28, 1787, in Kötzing, Lower Bavaria. He hailed from an ancient Bavarian noble family that had been elevated to barons in 1719 and counts in 1790. After completing his studies in Landshut, he entered Bavarian state service in 1808.
Political Career
Armansperg gained recognition as the director of the Rhine district from 1816 to 1823, where he reorganized its finances. Elected as a member of the Bavarian parliament in 1815, he rose to become second president of the second chamber and led the moderate liberal opposition.
Upon King Ludwig I's accession to the throne, Armansperg was summoned to Munich. He swiftly became a lifelong state counselor, minister of the interior, and eventually minister of finance and foreign affairs. However, his support for the liberal party during the tumultuous 1831 Landtag led to his dismissal from the ministry.
Regent of Greece
Armansperg subsequently became head of the Regency of Greece, which was formed after the Treaty of London in 1832. As president of the Regency Council, he arrived in Nafplio with the young King Otto on February 6, 1833.
From June 1835 to February 14, 1837, Armansperg served as state chancellor and wielded near-absolute power during the king's absence in Germany. His four-year rule brought significant benefits to Greece, but he faced numerous obstacles, including partisan divisions, diplomatic intrigue, and conflicts with other regency members.
Later Years
In March 1837, Armansperg resigned and returned to his estate in Egg bei Deggendorf. He remained active in public affairs as a state counselor until his death on April 3, 1853.