Count von Buol is a character on The Empress. He is portrayed by Leopold Hornung.
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Count von Buol is the foreign minister. He advises Franz to join the war.
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Season 1[]
At a meeting, Franz heard news of wars in other countries. Buol, foreign minister, advised Franz to join the war, however, Bach, interior minister, advocated for peace. Buol mocked Bach for his views and urged Franz to pick a side. His mother, Sophie, wanted Franz to side with the Russians and join their war against the Ottoman Empire. However, his brother, Maximilian wanted Franz to side with the West. Franz decided that Austria would not go to war, disappointing his family and most of his advisors.[1]
Season 2[]
Franz issued an ultimatum, declaring war on Piedmont, inadvertently also declaring war on France as Napoleon supported Piedmont. Franz fired Buol as he failed to deal with the Lombardy unrest and was found to have acted in his own interests. Buol had investments in artillery and ammunition factories.[2]
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- Season One
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