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Questions about Charles Léon

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Charles Léon born?

Charles Léon was born on the 13th of December 1806 in a Paris apartment at No. 29, Rue de la Victoire.

Who is the mother of Charles Léon Denuelle de la Plaigne?

Eléonore Denuelle de La Plaigne served as a maid to Napoleon's sister Caroline Murat when she gave birth to Charles Léon.

Why did Napoleon not legitimize his son Charles Léon?

Napoleon abandoned plans to adopt the infant because legitimizing him would open claims from other illegitimate offspring to the throne.

What happened during the violent confrontation involving Charles Léon in 1832?

A card game loss of 16,000 francs triggered a shooting on a Paris street where Charles Léon killed Charles Hesse, an orderly serving the Duke of Wellington.

When did Charles Léon marry Françoise Fanny Jouet?

Charles Léon married Françoise Fanny Jouet on the 2nd of June 1862 in Paris.