Thursday, July 22, 2010

July 22

Napoléon II
Napoléon François Joseph Charles Bonaparte Emperor of the French
Duke of Reichstadt
King of Rome

Born March 20, 1811
Died July 22, 1832

He was only 21.

(Thanks to Bob from Texas for reminding me!)

1 comment:

John Tyrrell said...

Thanks for posting this. What a sad life he led. It is hard to excuse the behaviour of his mother. This obituary in the Gentleman's Magazine is woth a look.
http://tinyurl.com/2upwpma
cheers
John