Napoléon

Prince Imperial of France

Napoléon - Prince Imperial of France
Born

March 16th, 1856
169 years ago

Died

June 1st, 1879
146 years ago — 23 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

France

Links & References

Born in 1856, he served as the Prince Imperial of the French Empire. The singular son of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, he was designated to continue the Bonaparte legacy. He moved to England following the fall of the Second Empire in France. During the Franco-Prussian War, he enlisted in the British Army and later joined the 1st Battalion of the 60th Rifles. He participated in the Zulu War in 1879, where he met his end during the Battle of Isandlwana.

Served as Prince Imperial during Second Empire

Participated in the Zulu War

Died in the Battle of Isandlwana

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