Joséphine de Beauharnais

French empress, wife of Napoleon

Joséphine de Beauharnais - French empress, wife of Napoleon
Born

June 23rd, 1763
261 years ago

Died

May 29th, 1814
210 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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First Empress of the French, influencing the early 19th century. Married Napoleon Bonaparte in 1796, becoming a prominent figure in the court during his rise to power. Actively engaged in cultural and social life, she was instrumental in promoting the arts and fashion. Played a crucial role in Napoleon's personal and political life until their divorce in 1810. Became the queen of France when Napoleon was crowned in 1804. Following her marriage, she established the Château de Malmaison, a center of horticulture and a showcase of her interests in botany.

Marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte

Becoming the first Empress of the French

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