Monsignor De Merode

Monsignor De Merode was a Belgian diplomat and politician who played a significant role in the history of Rome. He was born in 1814 in Brussels, Belgium and studied law at the University of Ghent. De Merode served as a diplomat and politician in various roles, including as the Belgian ambassador to the Holy See. He was a key figure in the negotiations that led to the capture of Rome in 1870. De Merode was a member of the Catholic Church and was recognized for his contributions to the city of Rome.