When and where was Jérôme Bonaparte born?
Jérôme Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica on the 15th of November 1784. He was the eighth and last surviving child of Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino.
Questions about Jérôme Bonaparte
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Napoleon annul Jérôme Bonaparte's marriage to Elizabeth Patterson?
Napoleon became furious about this match because he wanted royal marriages across Europe. After becoming Emperor in 1804 he annulled the marriage himself via imperial decree on the 11th of March 1805.
What years did Jérôme Bonaparte serve as King of Westphalia?
Napoleon made his brother King of Westphalia creating a short-lived realm between 1807 and 1813. The capital was Kassel located in northwestern Germany.
How did Jérôme Bonaparte contribute to the French defeat at Waterloo?
At Waterloo Jérôme's division made an initial attack on Hougoumont that became completely engaged. His tactical errors contributed to the broader French defeat at this decisive battle.
When and where did Jérôme Bonaparte die?
Jérôme died on the 24th of June 1860 at Villegenis France now known as Massy in Essonne. He is buried in Les Invalides alongside his brother Napoleon.