Heinrich Karl Maria Graf von Clam-Martinic (1 January 1863 in Vienna – 7 March 1932 in Klam) was an Austrian statesman. He was one of the last Prime Ministers in the Austrian half of the Austro-Hungarian empire, he was called during World War I to head a new cabinet by Emperor Charles on 13 December 1916, soon after the death of Emperor Franz Joseph on 21 November 1916.[1] As Prime Minister, he replaced Ernest von Koerber, but his government only lasted until 30 May 1917. He was succeeded by Ernst Seidler von Feuchtenegg (1917-1918), Baron Max Hussarek von Heinlein (1918), and Heinrich Lammasch (1918).

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Heinrich Clam-Martinic
Minister-president Clam-Martinic

24th Minister-President of Cisleithania
In office
20 December 1916 – 23 June 1917
MonarchCharles I
Preceded byErnest von Koerber
Succeeded byErnst Seidler von Feuchtenegg

2nd Military Governor of Montenegro
In office
10 July 1917 – 3 November 1918
MonarchCharles I
Preceded byViktor Weber Edler von Webenau
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Personal details
Born(1863-01-01)1 January 1863
Vienna,
Austrian Empire
Died7 March 1932(1932-03-07) (aged 69)
Klam, Austria

His short-lived cabinet included well known contemporary Austrian figures such as Karl Urban and Joseph Baernreither. On 10 July 1917 Clam became, until the end of the war, Military Governor of occupied Montenegro, as successor of Viktor Weber Edler von Webenau. On 21 February 1918 the Emperor named him Knight in the Order of the Golden Fleece. He was a member of the Clam-Martinic family.

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  1. ^ John W. Boyer, Culture and Political Crisis in Vienna: Christian Socialism in Power, 1897-1918, p. 400.
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