Charles-Maurice de, Prince of Bénévent (Paris, February 13, 1754 - id., May 17, 1838). Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, commonly known as Talleyrand, was a French politician and diplomat, born February 2, 1754 in Paris, died in the same city on May 17, 1838. Heir to a large family, lame, he