<description>&lt;p&gt;Discover the untold story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s parents — &lt;strong&gt;Carlo Buonaparte&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Letizia Ramolino&lt;/strong&gt; — and how their influence shaped the future Emperor of France. 🏛️&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special guest John Kuehn joins the show to help us dive into the lives of this Corsican couple:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carlo Buonaparte&lt;/strong&gt;, a lawyer and political opportunist, who navigated the turbulent politics of 18th-century Corsica.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Letizia Ramolino&lt;/strong&gt;, Napoleon’s strong-willed mother, known for her resilience and discipline, who raised one of history’s most iconic military leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 Perfect for fans of history, Napoleonics, and those curious about the family behind the legend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X/Twitter: @jkuehn50, @andnapoleon&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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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:<ul><li>Carlo Buonaparte, a lawyer and political opportunist, who navigated the turbulent politics of 18th-century Corsica.</li><li>Letizia Ramolino, Napoleon’s strong-willed mother, known for her resilience and discipline, who raised one of history’s most iconic military leaders.</li></ul>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

Generals and Napoleon

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

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

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