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Questions about Carlo Buonaparte

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Carlo Maria Buonaparte born and where?

Carlo Maria Buonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica on the 27th of March 1746. His parents were Giuseppe Maria Buonaparte and Maria Saveria Paravicini.

Who did Carlo Maria Buonaparte marry and when did they wed?

On the 2nd of June 1764 he married fourteen-year-old Maria Letizia Ramolino. The marriage was arranged by their families with economic convenience as one factor.

What political roles did Carlo Maria Buonaparte hold under French rule?

He was appointed Assessor of the Royal Jurisdiction of Ajaccio on the 20th of September 1769. He later became Deputy of the Nobility in the General States of Corsica on the 13th of September 1771 and served as Corsica's representative to the Court of Louis XVI at Versailles in 1778.

How did Carlo Maria Buonaparte die and what was his financial situation?

Buonaparte died on the 24th of February 1785 leaving his surviving wife and eight children penniless. Nothing could be done to quell the effects of what was believed to be stomach cancer after he travelled to Montpellier for medical care.

Which of Carlo Maria Buonaparte's children became rulers or nobles?

Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of the French after Carlo's death while Joseph Bonaparte became King of Naples and Spain. Lucien Bonaparte held the title Prince of Canino and Musignano and Louis Bonaparte reigned as King of Holland.