Joséphine de Beauharnais

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/josphine-de-beauharnais

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1. When was Joséphine de Beauharnais born?June 23, 1763
2. Where was Joséphine de Beauharnais born?Trois-Îlets, Martinique
3. What is the career?Empress of the French (1804-1810), Queen of Italy (1805-1810)
4. Who was Joséphine de Beauharnais?She was a woman from Martinique who became the Empress of France and Queen of Italy, known for her love of flowers and art.
5. What did Joséphine do as Empress?She helped create the beautiful "Consular" and "Empire" styles of art and furniture, and she was a patron of famous painters and sculptors.

Neoclassicism: An artistic and architectural movement inspired by the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Dynastic Imperatives: The strong need for a ruling family to ensure its continuation through heirs and succession.
Patronage: The support given by a wealthy person or institution to artists, writers, or musicians.
Horticulturalist: An expert in cultivating gardens and growing plants.