Napoleon’s Master Spy: The Double Life of Karl Ludwig Schulmeister | SLICE WHO | FULL DOCUMENTARY

Karl Ludwig Schulmeister, known as “Monsieur Charles,” was a master of espionage whose story is shrouded in mystery and controversy. Operating as an Austrian double agent during the Napoleonic era, Schulmeister played a key role in conquering cities and setting the stage for the downfall of the Roman Empire. While he appeared to be a loyal Bonapartist, his life was far more complex. A fugitive on the run, using countless aliases and legendary skills in disguise, Schulmeister was both feared and revered.

Once a smuggler, he rose through the ranks of espionage with cunning and charm, navigating treacherous waters between enemy lines. His rise to power as the head of the police in Vienna under a false identity only adds to the intrigue surrounding his life. Was he a national hero, or did his actions betray his country? Schulmeister's life as a soldier of fortune and his dubious loyalties remain topics of heated debate. His ability to adapt and thrive in a world of shifting alliances made him both a legend and a traitor in the eyes of many.


Documentary: Napoleon’s Legendary Spy
Directed by: Gerald Enders, Ute Bönnen
Production: Doc Station, ZDF, ARTE


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