Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord(February 2, (1754 - May 17, 1838) Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, known simply as Talleyrand, French statesman, diplomat and grand gourmet, called the 'first fork of France.' He served at the top levels of French governments for almost 50 years. During this time his chefs included Bouchee, CarĂªme, and Avice. Many culinary preparations have been created or named for him. |