Episode 137 - Napoleon's parents, Carlo and Letizia Bonaparte, with special guest John Kuehn

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Generals and Napoleon

John W. Viscardo

138 episodes

5 days ago

Generals and Napoleon, presented by John Viscardo, focuses on the greatest collection of military talent in history - during the age of Napoleon! Instagram: @andnapoleon X/Twitter: @andnapoleon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@generalsandnapoleon Patreon: patreon.com/generalsandnapoleon TikTok: tiktok.com/@andnapoleon

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Episode 137 - Napoleon's parents, Carlo and Letizia Bonaparte, with special guest John Kuehn

Generals and Napoleon

39 minutes 44 seconds

1 week ago

Episode 137 - Napoleon's parents, Carlo and Letizia Bonaparte, with special guest John Kuehn

Discover the untold story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s parents — Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino — and how their influence shaped the future Emperor of France. 🏛️

Special guest John Kuehn joins the show to help us dive into the lives of this Corsican couple:

Carlo Buonaparte, a lawyer and political opportunist, who navigated the turbulent politics of 18th-century Corsica.
Letizia Ramolino, Napoleon’s strong-willed mother, known for her resilience and discipline, who raised one of history’s most iconic military leaders.

From their noble Corsican roots to their roles during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Empire, learn how their ambitions, struggles, and values molded young Napoleon’s character, drive, and identity.

💡 Perfect for fans of history, Napoleonics, and those curious about the family behind the legend.

X/Twitter: @jkuehn50, @andnapoleon