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Alexandre de Beauharnais

revolutionary politician and general

Born: Died: French

Alexandre François Marie, Viscount of Beauharnais was a French politician and general of the French Revolution. He was the first husband of Joséphine Tascher de La Pagerie, who later married Napoleon Bonaparte and became empress of France. Beauharnais was executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror.

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French revolutionary politician and general

Alexandre de Beauharnais's Historical Timeline

  1. Alexandre de Beauharnais is born

    Alexandre de Beauharnais, French revolutionary politician and general, known for french revolutionary politician and general, was born on 1760-05-28.

  2. Joséphine de Beauharnais, future Empress of the French, marries her first husband, Alexandre de Beauharnais, in Paris

    Joséphine Bonaparte was the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I and as such Empress of the French from 18 May 1804 until their marriage was annulled on 10 January 1810.

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When was Alexandre de Beauharnais born?
Alexandre de Beauharnais was born on 1760-05-28 (French).
What is Alexandre de Beauharnais known for?
French revolutionary politician and general
What historical events involved Alexandre de Beauharnais?
Alexandre de Beauharnais was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Alexandre de Beauharnais is born, Joséphine de Beauharnais, future Empress of the French, marries her first husband, Alexandre de Beauharnais, in Paris.
When did Alexandre de Beauharnais die?
Alexandre de Beauharnais died on 1794-01-01.

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