Vicomte De Chateaubriand was a French writer, diplomat, and politician of the 19th century. Some synonyms for "Vicomte De Chateaubriand" are François-Rene de Chateaubriand (his full name), French Romantic writer, statesman, diplomat, orator, and public intellectual. Chateaubriand's works include novels, memoirs, travelogues, and political essays. His literary style is marked by a melancholic and nostalgic tone, and he is considered one of the pioneers of French Romanticism. As a diplomat and politician, Chateaubriand served as France's ambassador to the United Kingdom and as Minister of Foreign Affairs under King Charles X. He was a staunch conservative and played an important role in shaping French politics in the early 19th century.