Who Was Napoleon Married To
Napoleon Bonaparte was married twice. His first wife was Joséphine de Beauharnais, and his second wife was Marie Louise of Austria.
Marriage to Joséphine de Beauharnais
Napoleon married Joséphine in 1796. She was a widow with two children from her previous marriage. The couple did not have any surviving children together, and they divorced in 1809.
Marriage to Marie Louise of Austria
Napoleon married Marie Louise in 1810. She was the daughter of the Austrian Emperor Francis II. Their marriage produced one son, Napoleon II, and was intended to secure an alliance with Austria. For more details, see the Napoleon I entry on Britannica.
