Description
Letter signed, one page - with intergral blank leaf, 5,25 x 8 inch, blind-embossed `N` with royal crown letterhead, Palais de Saint-Cloud (Paris), 20.08.1866, to Cardinal Lucien Bonaparte (1828-1895, son of Charles Lucien Bonaparte and his wife, Zénaïde Bonaparte) - Napoleon thanks for `Saint-Napoleon Day` wishes, signed in dark ink "Napoléon", attractively mounted (removable) for display with a picture, shows Napoleon III. in a beautiful half length portrait (altogether 12 x 8,5 inch), with mild toning, and intersecting letter folds - in fine to very fine condition.
"Mon cher neveu, parmi les voeux que je reçois à l`occasion du 15 août [la Saint-Napoléon], il n`est pas de plus précieux pour moi que ceux que vous adressez au Ciel dans vos prières pour le bonheur de l`impératrice, du prince impérial et pour le mien. Je sais qu`ils sont ardents et sincères; offerts par vous ils seront, je l`espere, favorablement accueillis de Dieu. Je vous en remercie, mon cher neveu, de m`en avoir envoyé l’expression et vous renouvelle l`assurance de mon d’amitié.
Napoléon"
Translated:
"My dear nephew, among the wishes that I receive on the occasion of August 15 [St. Napoleon's Day], there are none more precious to me than those that you address to Heaven in your prayers for the happiness of empress, of the prince imperial and for mine. I know they are ardent and sincere; offered by you they will, I hope, be favorably received by God. I thank you, my dear nephew, for sending me this expression and renew the assurance of my friendship.
Napoleon"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1808-1873) President of the French Second Republic.
Year of Birth: 1808
Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, also known as Napoleon III, was born on April 20, 1808 in Paris, France. He was the nephew of the famous French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte, and he would go on to become the Emperor of France from 1852 until 1870.
Despite his famous lineage, Louis-Napoleon had a challenging start in life. He spent much of his early years in exile after his uncle's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. However, he was determined to restore the Bonaparte name to glory.
Louis-Napoleon's political career began in earnest in the 1830s when he attempted to lead a failed coup against the government in France. Undeterred, he tried again in 1840 and was successful this time, although he was ultimately exiled to England.
In 1848, Louis-Napoleon was elected President of France, and he quickly consolidated power. In 1852, he declared himself Emperor, taking the title of Napoleon III. During his reign, he modernized France, oversaw the construction of new buildings and infrastructure, and expanded the country's overseas empire.
However, Louis-Napoleon's rule was not without controversy. He was criticized for his authoritarian tendencies and for his involvement in several military conflicts. In 1870, he was captured by Prussian forces during the Franco-Prussian War and forced to abdicate the throne.
Louis-Napoleon spent the rest of his life in exile in England, where he died in 1873. Despite his shortcomings as a ruler, he left a lasting impact on France and Europe as a whole.
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