Maria Letizia Bonaparte

Noblewoman, daughter of Prince Napoléon

Maria Letizia Bonaparte - Noblewoman, daughter of Prince Napoléon
Born

November 20th, 1866
158 years ago

Died

1926
99 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

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Born into the Bonaparte family, Maria Letizia was the daughter of Prince Napoléon Bonaparte and a member of the prominent Bonaparte lineage. The family had deep roots in European nobility, with connections to significant historical events and figures. Maria Letizia lived through a period marked by political upheaval and the legacy of her family's rule. The Bonaparte name was associated with the French Empire and its many conflicts, a backdrop that influenced Maria Letizia's upbringing and social standing. Despite the decline of the empire, Maria Letizia remained involved in the cultural and social affairs of her time, engaging within aristocratic circles.

Being the daughter of Prince Napoléon Bonaparte

Belonging to the Bonaparte noble family

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