Eugène de Beauharnais
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Summary
Eugène de Beauharnais was born on September 3, 1781[1], in Paris[2]. He died on February 21, 1824[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], art collector[8], and viceroy[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,534 views/month, #6,541 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Michael's Church, Munich[11]
- Father: Alexandre de Beauharnais[12]
- Mother: Joséphine de Beauharnais[13]
- Spouse: Princess Augusta Amalia of Bavaria[14]
- Child: Empress Amélie of Brazil[15], Josephine of Leuchtenberg[16], Auguste de Beauharnais[17], Maximilian de Beauharnais, 3rd Duke of Leuchtenberg[18], Eugénie de Beauharnais[19], Princess Theodolinde de Beauharnais of Leuchtenberg[20], Pierre Louis Marie Auguste Denis de Lagarde[21], Fanny Denis de Kereden de Tobriand[22], Carolina Clotilde de Beauharnais[23]
- Country of citizenship: France[24], Kingdom of Bavaria[25], Kingdom of Italy[26]
- Position held: member of the Sénat conservateur[27], Peer of France[28], Duke of Leuchtenberg[29]
- Educated at: Irish College in Paris[30]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[31], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[32], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[33], Order of Saint Hubert[34], Order of the Crown[35], Order of the Rue Crown[36], Royal Order of the Seraphim[37], Royal Order of the Sword[38], Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[39], Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[40], Commander of the Legion of Honour[41], Knight of the Legion of Honour[42]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[43]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Family: House of Beauharnais[46]
- Noble title: prince[47]
- Military branch: cavalry[48], infantry[49]
- Commons category: Eugène de Beauharnais[50]
- Military, police or special rank: general[51]
- Unmarried partner: Louise Jeanne Nicole Arnolde Denis de Kereden de Tobriand de Masa y Leunda y Aristiguieta[52]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[53]
- Cause of death: stroke[54]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Chasseurs à Cheval de la Garde Impériale[55], 4th Army Corps[56], IV Corps[57]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[58], Italian Campaign of 1796-1797[59], French invasion of Egypt and Syria[60], Battle of Marengo[61], Battle of Piave River[62], Battle of Raab[63], Battle of Wagram[64], Battle of Borodino[65]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Eugène de Beauharnais include Princess Eugénie of Sweden[66], a composer[67], 1830–1889[68], of Sweden[69], specialised in watercolor painting[70]; Hôtel Beauharnais[71], a private mansion[72], in France[73], founded in 1714[74]; and Palais Leuchtenberg[75], a city palace[76], in Germany[77], founded in 1821[78].
Why It Matters
Eugène de Beauharnais has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
Entities named for him include Princess Eugénie of Sweden[66], a composer[67], 1830–1889[68], of Sweden[69], specialised in watercolor painting[70]; Hôtel Beauharnais[71], a private mansion[72], in France[73], founded in 1714[74]; and Palais Leuchtenberg[75], a city palace[76], in Germany[77], founded in 1821[78].
FAQs
Where was Eugène de Beauharnais born?
Eugène de Beauharnais's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Eugène de Beauharnais die?
Eugène de Beauharnais died in Munich[4].
Who were Eugène de Beauharnais's parents?
Eugène de Beauharnais's father was Alexandre de Beauharnais[12]. Eugène de Beauharnais's mother was Joséphine de Beauharnais[13].
Who was Eugène de Beauharnais married to?
Eugène de Beauharnais's spouses include Princess Augusta Amalia of Bavaria[14].
What did Eugène de Beauharnais do for work?
Eugène de Beauharnais worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], art collector[8], and viceroy[9].
Where did Eugène de Beauharnais go to school?
Eugène de Beauharnais was educated at Irish College in Paris[30].
What awards did Eugène de Beauharnais receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[31], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[32], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[33], and Order of Saint Hubert[34].