History of Europe

Who were Napoleon children?

Napoleon II: Also known as the Duke of Reichstadt or François Bonaparte, Napoléon II was Napoleon's only legitimate child. He was born on March 20, 1811, in Paris. After his father's abdication in 1814, Napoléon II was proclaimed emperor but never actually ruled. He spent most of his childhood in Austria and died on July 22, 1832, at the age of 21.

Eugène de Beauharnais: Eugène was Napoleon's stepson, the son of his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais. He was born on September 3, 1781, in Paris. Eugène played a significant role in Napoleon's military campaigns and was made Viceroy of Italy in 1805. After Napoleon's downfall, Eugène lived in Bavaria and held the title of Duke of Leuchtenberg. He died on February 21, 1824, in Munich.

Hortense de Beauharnais: Hortense was also a stepchild of Napoleon, Joséphine's daughter from her first marriage. She was born on April 10, 1783, in Paris. Hortense married Napoléon's brother Louis Bonaparte and became the queen of Holland. After Napoleon's defeat, she lived in exile in Switzerland and later in France. She died on October 5, 1837, in Paris.

Charles Léon: Charles Léon was Napoleon's son from an extramarital affair with Éléonore Denuelle de la Plaigne. He was born on October 13, 1792, in Paris but died in infancy on May 15, 1795.

Alexandrine-Julie: Alexandrine-Julie was believed to be Napoleon's daughter from his relationship with his Polish mistress, Maria Walewska. She was born on May 4, 1810, in Paris but died shortly after birth on June 19, 1810.

In addition to these children, Napoleon had several illegitimate children with various women. However, these children were not officially recognized by him or his family.