Tag Archives: Napoleon I of the French

Prince and Princess Napoléon Attend ‘Napoleon’ Premiere

  November 17, 2023 at 6:46 am by

Prince Jean-Christophe and Princess Olympia Napoléon attended the UK premiere of the movie ‘Napoleon’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London last night. The Prince is a great-great-great-grandnephew of Emperor Napoleon, descending from Napoleon’s youngest brother Jérôme. His wife, born Countess Olympia von Arco-Zinneberg is a great-granddaughter of Charles I, last Emperor of Austria. The movie by Ridley-Scott will be available in theatres from November 22nd. Joaquim Phoenix plays the … Continue reading →

Posted in France | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Marriage Certificate of Napoleon and Joséphine Up For Auction

  January 26, 2016 at 6:15 am by

French auction house Osenat has announced that a lot in one of their upcoming auctions is the religious marriage certificate of Napoleon Bonaparte and his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais. The certificate, demanded by Pope Pius VII in order for him to attend the coronation of Napoleon in December 1804 (until then the couple had only had a civil service, not a Catholic marriage ceremony), is part of the collection of American billionaire Christopher … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Historical Royals | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment