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Theodor, Baron Neuhof

German adventurer
Also known as: Theodor Neuhoff
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Theodor, Baron Neuhof (born Aug. 24/25, 1694, Cologne—died Dec. 11, 1756, London) was a German adventurer. An indefatigable intriguer in military, political, and financial affairs throughout Europe, he was for a time (1736–43) the nominal king of Corsica under the style of Theodore I. After serving in the French and Bavarian armies, Neuhof went to England and then to Spain to conduct negotiations on behalf of Sweden. Later he was involved in the speculations of...

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