Heinrich Wilhelm von Werther

Heinrich August Alexander Wilhelm von Werther (born 7 August 1772 in Königsberg; died 7 December 1859 in Berlin) was a Prussian diplomat and Foreign Minister from 1837 to 1841. His son, Karl von Werther, was also a prominent Prussian diplomat.

Heinrich Wilhelm von Werther
Foreign minister of Prussia
In office
13 May 1837  30 August 1841
MonarchsFrederick William III
Frederick William IV
Preceded byFriedrich Ancillon
Succeeded byMortimer von Maltzan
Personal details
Born(1772-08-07)7 August 1772
Königsberg, Kingdom of Prussia
Died7 December 1859(1859-12-07) (aged 87)
Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia
SpouseJosephine von Sandizell
Children2, including Karl
Parents
  • Philipp August Wilhelm von Werther (father)
  • Sophie Albertine Elisabeth von Korff (mother)
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