Désirée Clary^[1]

1777 - 1860  (83 years)

• Name	Désirée Clary
  Birth	9 Nov 1777	Marseilles
  Gender	Female
  Death	17 Dec 1860	Stockholm, Sweden
  Person ID	I175809	First tree
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2020

  
  

  Family
  Children	1. Oscar I Josephfrançois King of Sweden And Norway,   b. 4 Jul 1799, Paris d. 8 Jul 1859, Stockholm, Sweden (Age 60 years)
  Family ID	F34640	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• 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

  
  

• Sources

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