Napoleon III

President of the Second French Republic, Emperor of the Second French Empire and last monarch of France (1808–1873)
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Napoleon III
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Napoleon III

Summary

Napoleon III is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on April 20, 1808[3]. He passed away in Chislehurst[4]. He died on January 9, 1873[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,058 views/month, #1,676 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Napoleon III…
  • Napoleon III passed away in Chislehurst[4].
  • Napoleon III was born on April 20, 1808[3].
  • Napoleon III died on January 9, 1873[5].
  • Burial took place at Sarcophagus of Emperor Napoleon III[11].
  • Napoleon III's father was Louis Bonaparte[12].
  • Napoleon III's mother was Hortense de Beauharnais[13].
  • Among Napoleon III's spouses was Eugénie de Montijo[14].
  • A child of Napoleon III was Napoléon, Prince Imperial[15].
  • A child of Napoleon III was Eugène Bure[16].
  • A child of Napoleon III was Alexandre Bure[17].
  • Napoleon III held citizenship in France[18].
  • Napoleon III's professions included politician[6].
  • Napoleon III worked as a writer[7].
  • Napoleon III worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Napoleon III worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Napoleon III held the position of President of the French Republic[19].
  • Napoleon III held the position of Emperor of the French[20].
  • Napoleon III held the position of member of the French National Assembly[21].
  • Napoleon III held the position of head of government of France[22].
  • Napoleon III held the position of Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Napoleon III held the position of French co-prince of Andorra[24].
  • Napoleon III's education included a stint at Waffenplatz Thun[25].
  • Napoleon III received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Napoleon III received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].

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Origins and Family

Napoleon III was born in Paris[2]. He was born on April 20, 1808[3]. His father was Louis Bonaparte[12]. His mother was Hortense de Beauharnais[13].

Education

Napoleon III was educated at Waffenplatz Thun[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9]. Positions held include President of the French Republic[19], a position[28], in France[29]; Emperor of the French[20], a title of honor[30], in First French Empire[31]; member of the French National Assembly[21], a position[32], in France[33], founded in 1789[34]; head of government of France[22]; Grand Master of the Legion of Honour[23], a Grand Master[35]; and French co-prince of Andorra[24], a position[36], in Andorra[37], founded in 1278[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], a grade of an order[41]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[42], a grade of an order[43], in Russian Empire[44]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[45], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47]; Order of the White Eagle[48], an order[49], in Russian Empire[50], founded in 1831[51]; and Order of St. Andrew[52].

Personal Life

Napoleon III was married to Eugénie de Montijo[14]. Children include Napoléon, Prince Imperial[15], a politician[53], 1856–1879[54], of France[55], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[56]; Eugène Bure[16], a diplomat[57], 1843–1910[58], of France[59]; and Alexandre Bure[17], 1845–1882[60], of France[61]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[62].

Death and Burial

Napoleon III died on January 9, 1873[5]. He died in Chislehurst[4]. The cause of death was sepsis[63]. Burial took place at Sarcophagus of Emperor Napoleon III[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Napoleon III include The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte[64], a literary work[65], in France[66], written by Karl Marx[67]; Second Empire style[68], an art style[69], in France[70]; and Canon obusier de 12[71], an artillery model[72].

Why It Matters

Napoleon III ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,058 views/month, #1,676 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

Entities named for him include The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte[64], a literary work[65], in France[66], written by Karl Marx[67]; Second Empire style[68], an art style[69], in France[70]; and Canon obusier de 12[71], an artillery model[72].

FAQs

Where was Napoleon III born?

Napoleon III was born in Paris[2].

Where did Napoleon III die?

Napoleon III passed away in Chislehurst[4].

Who were Napoleon III's parents?

Napoleon III's father was Louis Bonaparte[12]. Napoleon III's mother was Hortense de Beauharnais[13].

Who was Napoleon III married to?

Napoleon III's spouses include Eugénie de Montijo[14].

What did Napoleon III do for work?

Napoleon III worked as politician[6], writer[7], draftsperson[8], and illustrator[9].

Where did Napoleon III go to school?

Napoleon III was educated at Waffenplatz Thun[25].

What awards did Napoleon III receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[42], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[45].

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  10. 12w ago · Marsupium · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 12w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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