| Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) |
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| Josephine de Beauharnais, wife of Napoleon
Bonaparte. From a painting by Prudhon. At the time of his marriage, Napoleon was about to start on his Italian campaign. Josephine was a general favorite, and her husband once acknowledged her helpful tact with the remark, "I win battles, but Josephine wins hearts." In later years, however, after he became emperor, he divorced Josephine and married an Austrian princess. French Revolution and Napoleonic Era Gallery Click here to visit our galleries featuring pics and info on famous historical figures. |
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