1777 - 1860 (83 years)
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Name |
D?sir?e Clary |
Birth |
9 Nov 1777 |
Marseilles |
Gender |
Female |
Death |
17 Dec 1860 |
Stockholm, Sweden |
Person ID |
I175809 |
My Genealogy |
Last Modified |
17 Nov 2020 |
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Notes |
- Desiree Clary
Queen of Sweden
1777-1860
(From http://www.napoleonguide.com/desiree.htm)
One of the most sought after women of her time, Desiree Clary was thedaughter of wealthy parents and went on to become Queen of Sweden.
Initially courted by Joseph Bonaparte, she became engaged to him beforebecoming romantically involved with his brother Napoleon.
Again engaged, she was also approached by other leading French soldiersin General Junot and General Marmont.
Despite the offers put to her she married General Bernadotte and, when hewas adopted by the childless King of Sweden, became royalty.
Her son became King Oscar I of Sweden and the royal house she helpedbegin still reigns today
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