Caroline Bonaparte
French royal and queen consort of Naples
Born
March 25th, 1782
242 years ago
Died
1839
186 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Born into the Buonaparte family, this individual played an influential role in the political landscape of early 19th century Europe. An important partner in her brother Napoleon's reign, she became the queen consort of Naples after marrying Joaquín Murat. The marriage allied her closely with Napoleon's interests in Italy. This individual oversaw significant cultural and educational reforms in Naples during her reign. Following the fall of Napoleon, faced exile and made her home in Austria, where she continued to live until her death.
Served as queen consort of Naples from 1808 to 1815
Oversaw cultural and educational reforms in Naples
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