[Born, 1805. Still living.]
Educated at the University of Halle. In 1827, went to Berlin, where he
was employed in the Administration. In 1841, appointed Chief Counsellor
of State and Director of the Home Department in the government of
Königsberg. When, in 1847, the first united Prussian Chamber met,
Manteuffel powerfully defended the existing system against the liberal
attempts of the day; and in April, 1848, protested and voted against
universal suffrage. In November, 1848, appointed chief Administrator for
Brandenburg, since which time his ministerial activity has become matter
of Prussian history. Manteuffel took an active part in framing the
constitution of December 5, 1848. After the death of Count Brandenburg,
he was entrusted provisionally with the direction of foreign affairs;
and in 1850 was elected President of State. He is in high favour with
the king, but not so popular with the liberal party.
[By Vollgold. Bronze. 1850. In the Pleasure Garden near the Palace at
Potsdam. First executed by the artist for his own gratification. Has
since been cast in bronze by order of King Frederic William IV.]