Josephine Bonaparte - Wife of Napoleon & Empress of the French Documentary
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Thank you for posting this, really interesting
Hopes you could profile a great figure from Philippines.
The letters Napoleon wrote her make readers wonder about the woman who inspired them . She lived in such tumultuous times
Josephine was a sex goddess
What i learned in school was nepoleon said when seeing the poor in the streets he said give them some cakes but his nobles with him said master we dont even have bread how also.was he who said impossible is s word found in the dictiionary of the fools when facing the problems of crossing the mountions of the alps to conquers the people below
Such a conquerer and gutsy woman. We can only admire her desire and determination to strive in life. Sometimes even love is not enough to save a marriage. She proved it, they shared more than that. Guts and determination to change the world for the best. For me, she was the kind of woman you need on your team. A great woman!
Had a long but fun day at work. I’m a huge introvert that thrives in solitude but loves bartending since it’s all temporary interactions. I can’t imagine a better way to unwind than watching these brilliant videos. Thank you, my night is perfect. Your videos are very stimulating mentally and often peaks my interest and desire to do further research. Love getting lost in them, thank you for your hard work.
Same hun.
Exactly the same
Love just chilling listening to y’all. You voice is calming.🥳
Wow we introverts are so alike 😂
Napoleon and Josephine were crazy about each other. Their relationship was passionate and intense and evolved into something deeper and stronger over time. It’s important to not personalize his affairs. While she might have taken longer to warm up, Napoleon viewed his affairs as a political necessity. He was very pragmatic when it came to his mistresses, even if some affairs were infused with some level of genuine affection. That being said, Napoleon often used affection strategically to foster loyalty and such. His relationship should be contrasted to his affairs rather than compared in significance. His most historically important mistress was Marie Walewska. Some people think he was in love with her. Personally, I’m a skeptic. In his final years, Napoleon said over and over again that Josephine was the only woman he ever really loved. Some May view this as nostalgia or romanticism. I see this declaration coming from a man who had lived in the shady world of political maneuvering for most of his life. He was very conscious of his public image. After he lost everything, he was faced with his mirtality. There was no longer a reason to not speak candidly, to shape his legacy the way he wanted to be remembered, because he literally had nothing else to lose. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter if he said her name as his last. He talked about Josephine in his final years enough to know how much he still loved her in the face of all obstacles.
I read a book on Napoleon and Josephine, she had a flair for fashion , gardenging and beautiful things and was in love with her garden and home. She often got in debt, and Napoleon paid to relieve her of it. When he declared himself king of France, at the crowning she was crowned as queen. She got a painter to paint the occasion as the crown was put on her head partly as proof that she was queen .Initially she called him "The little general", but later on she loved him dearly.He was very good to her children.
Her interests in the garden extended to an interest in botany with plants from around the world. She was an amateur botanist.
What are you on about? He was never crowned King of France; he was crowned Emperor. And Napoleon hired Jacques-Louis David to paint the coronation, not Josephine.
@@meginmdread dude, they said "she" got the painter lmao. And obviously he was emperor, stop picking apart words to divide yourself into thinking you're actually smart
Napoleon was Empereur and Josephine was Impératrice.
That's love for you ❤️, it transend all else except just that. I think they were just so in love that nothing else matters. Very endearing
I had a French teacher in high school who had a lock of her hair. It was in one of those lucite coin holders and was authenticated.
Very cool!
Was it long ? Ladies of that time had very long hair and wore it up .Very interesting piece of history .
Cool! How did they authenticate it?
@@skontheroadI am curious myself
@@TracyD2 Do you watch the Crown? The ep where Prince Philip was the key to... (I can't remember now, lol!)... something.... probably related to Victoria's genes... and sadly, unless they still have his old toothbrush or hairbrush, they will never know the truth they sought...
I'm glad that she had Tsar Alexander be courtly to her at the end.
I visited malmaizon the chateau where she lived with Napoleon in Paris and from where he conducted all business. Behind the chateau on several acres of land is a small culvert on which it is believed Josephine and Napoleon had their last talk where he told her he would like a divorce because she could not bear him an heir . A very interesting couple. She had on a cloak printed with bees at the coronation in Paris. Napoleon considered the bee the wisest of natures creations because it works tirelessly for the common good without a thought for itself
Good story. I would love to see a documentary on Pauline Bonapart, Napoleons little sister. She was a character in her iwn right. Gorgeous, totally spoiled. An entitled diva of the highest order. Slept around n her lovers included Alexander Dumas dad. She was slavishly devoted to her brother and hated Josephine with a oassion
Excellent narration. Adultery breaks hearts and lives. Still, people endulge the flesh whether they are royalty or not. True freedom is without betrayal. John 8:36
I’m only 22 minutes into her story, and it just keeps getting wilder and wilder. She had such a chaotic energy to her.
This story would be a great subject for a tv series.
In history sometimes the most intriguing people are the ones not born into nobility, but have risen in such an extraordinary way, this was so well done, thank you 💙💖
Thank you so much, I personally enjoyed this documentary. Josephine and Napoleon showed us that true Love always stands the test of life. Napoleon deeply loved her He forgave her infidelity. They were forces to reckon with. I admire their courage and determination, and also putting family first. Napoleon’s love for Josephine extended to his step children. True love ❤️ 💜
What do you mean he forgave her infidelity? He literally got another woman pregnant lol (I don't actually believe a lot of the official story on Napoleon and all the coincidental embarrassing personal life slander) but assuming all that's true, they both had infidelity
That wasn't true love, more a trauma bond 😂
True love but cheating all over the place?
Was not expecting this. Takes me back to when I was studying European history, she was always an intriguing figure in French history somewhat dwarfed by the Corsican himself. Thank you once again for this great content.
Extraordinary response to the unfair and horrendous depiction of Napoleon's and Josephine relationship in Ridley Scott's movie! Good job!
Thank you very much for this interesting and insightful video! I had always wished to know more about this lady who had managed to capture the love and adoration of such a powerful and influential man! In the process, I learned a lot about Napolean as well, such as his role as a doting stepfather. ✌🏼💖
In fact personally it's was because of Eugène and Hortense, Napoleon's stepchildren that Joséphine and Napoleon's marriage last as long as 1810 due to their interventions in smoothing riffs because of their affairs.
Eugène in particular, seemed to be the biological son he wished he had. One of his stepfather's finest military commanders and administrators, especially in Italy between 1810-1814 as the Viceroy (second in command).
Finally, literally every surviving royal family in Europe through Eugène's children is related even at one time to Brazil's royal house.
Fascinating. I just saw the movie last night. So glad to enjoy this documentary this morning. Thank you.
Napoleon was gone a lot. Not surprised she needed more attention from men. I'm surprised there were no consequences for her paramours. Maybe there were.
In a branch of my own family tree (Mothers side), Napoleon brought my relatives from Germany to make swords for his army. Still a company in France that is family owned (and descendants) that makes knifes, swords, and letter openers. On another branch (fathers side) my grandfather and my great grandfather are both named Napoleon. Guess it was popular for a while back in the day.
Se dice que Napoleón ganó sus"batallas", porque antes... mando a Josefina a"hablar con sus generales"....
Josephine has always been of interest to those keen on history, Usually its the romantic notion of the relationship between the two personalities, Learning of the spectacular gardens at Malmaison they remaina heritage to the people of France, Thank you for such an interesting programme,
Thank you T P F for this most interesting look at the French history.
Josephine was indeed a great influence on Napoleon.
She will be remembered for her role in history 🌷🌸
You guys always make my days with your content! Thanks! You should cover her son Eugene sometime! He was truly talented and loyal to Napoleon!
Great video. Full of information. Well done the team !
Of course Eugene was loyal to Napoleon. You are always loyal to your Lodge and Worshipful Master. Both of these men were prominent Freemasons.
I agree.
Yes!
Eugene's son Maximilian married Maria, a daughter of the Russian Emperor Nikolas I. For some time they lived in Saint Petersburg.
Thank you for adding another video in this series, I love learning about these enigmatic and powerful women in history.
Step into the extraordinary life of Josephine Bonaparte! This documentary beautifully unfolds the story of the captivating Empress of the French. Her journey, grace, and influence are portrayed with such depth. A captivating glimpse into a remarkable historical figure! 👑🏰
Thank you for your excellent content, much appreciated
After seeing the movies, my curiousity made me to want to know more a bout them. The movie and listening to this now makes sense to me. In those times, yes, legitimate children were important; there was always someone waiting in the corridors of power to take over.
I learnt about Napoleon in school but not Josephine so only knew a little from films and TV. Thank you for educating me I appreciate you.
Of course they loved each other- and they understood each other perfectly.
If you read the Memoirs of the Duchess d'Abrantes,Josephine had a perfect taste,was very elegant (generally dressed in white)- and it was surely part of what is called in French :"Du chic et du chien."
Thank you for this excellent video.
I did read it and agree with you completely! Thank you for bringing it up
Thank you for the wonderful and educational episode. I enjoyed it a lot, not knowing much of the relationship between Josephine and Napoleon.
Historians say that Napoleon returned changed after his stay in Egypt. He was immersed into esoteric knowledge and only one person knew what he saw when he was in the pyramids.
The ordinary Egyptian wrote a book before his dead about his relationship with Napoleon and his experience there. If this is a fiction or a reality, we will still wonder.
Thank you so much 🌹🌹🌹
Thank you so much for downloading this. I am planning on seeing the movie when it comes out. This provides background on their lives.
This was so interesting! I love all the different facets of her life that you guys covered.
There is still more that isn't covered.
Yes I think Josephine and Napoleon love each other despite of their infidelity , ty nice documentary ❤❤❤
Thank you so very much for this episode.
Another Amazing video. This really shows the creativity, commitment, and the dedication it takes to make a video like this one! You guys are great!
Strangely I first became engaged with her story and Napoleon’s as in its small way my relationship with my ex husband followed a very similar arc. I totally understood her.
Thanks for posting this, I have always wanted to know more about Josephine.
My surmise is that Napoleon and Josephine ardently loved each other despite their other casual affairs. The test was her longing for himm in her late forties and his last words in. Death bed.
Excellent work, as usual. A video on Talleyrand would be much appreciated.
Napoleon called Talleyrand a piece of shit in a velvet glove
A beautiful woman brings its own set of challenges, as well a powerful man brings its challenges. If you both are not up for it you will lose & so will most of the couples' children. It is a sad story we all want to see become a happily ever after but rarely do. As the saying goes it is better to love & lost than not to have loved at all...but if only...what a great society it would be if it were so. & John sings...All we need is luv :)
She is of such enduring interest, because she is fabulous the interesting, and a modern woman of her time with deserves great respect. She lived her life, more or less the way she wanted to which was not really part of society hills days. Customer. An absolutely fascinating woman when she say.?
Thank you for this presentation very well done very informative and I completely
Very well done. I could listen to you speak a lot!! Thank you.😊
This was a very thorough depiction of two ambitious and passionate individuals who dealt with their own insecurities throughout their lives. Although they took turns to be unfaithful to each other in certain times of their lives, their admiration and affection for each other remained intact until the end of their lives. Neither of them could be at their best without each other, their history shows.
There was nothing admirable. And certainly no affection. It was all careful political maneuvering and obsession.
I think if Josephine didn't have the a fairs and focused on having children with Napoleon from their early marriage things would have been different for both of them . I am not Napoleon but I just got over a similar situation where my ex had children prior and couldn't have any more and thought it was enough to share her children knowing I wanted my own . I broke up with her because I couldn't deal with the lie any longer and to make it worse she was cheating on me with other men . So I sympathize with Napoleon.
Omg !!!!! I can’t believe I found this comment that was my precise thought had she remain faithful I think LOVE would have overcome everything else seems like Napoleon could forgive but not forget according to history seems like he slowly started falling out of love less letters more mistress through the time I don’t understand what all the praise is about a women sleeping around anyone can open their legs its not rocket science LOL
I don’t believe Josephine intentionally didn’t have children with Napoleon. She knew she must and even that she must have a son, if she wanted to keep him. She couldn’t. Just because you already have children doesn’t mean you could continue to be able to have them.
all the woman are gonna dislike you for doing that lol
Really enjoyed this
To say Josephine merely decorated gardens is a slight on her achievements. She was an amateur botanist and learned much from Sir Joseph Banks.
Love you guys
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Thank you for another interesting biography. Greetings from Mexico.
True sad story lovely thank you
Of course they had love for each other! I never accept that Josephine only used Napoleon. His love for Josephine's children is evident in an era when that was not the norm. Josephine, herself, did not want a divorce.
LOVELY PRESENTATION! Like others commenting, I am an introvert but love stories of people who overcome their shyness for a purpose or reason then go back into their "den" for a recharge. Work and Purpose are different from our personalities. Those who excel can often distance their traits from the work at hand. That is how I feel about Napoleon in specific. As for Josephine, who had many affairs, I still believe completely was in love with the wild Corsican. Thank you again and warm wishes from Northern California :)
What SANE women would want a divorce when you have such a generous husband who lets you have sex with other man on top of that go on shopping sprees pays your debts takes care of her biological children gives you maids , cooks , mansions of course I WOULD love him as well !!!!! LMAO yeah that’s what I call TRUE LOVe
What make you think that loving children was not the norm during this period
@@captainbananapants7211 HAHAHA! In my opinion, EXCELLENT COMMENT! You've made my day!
Josephine's family did have a plantation in St Lucia also.
The last words of Josephine was apparently "Bonaparte".
Napoleon was devastated when she died, and he learned about this while being trapped on Elba.
It's cute that Napoleon himself included hers right before he died.
Just saw Ridley Scott's film Napoleone - quite a film! I noticed the numerosi white horses & saw why from the numerous paintings in this video, which was very nice. Such promiscuity then makes Hollywood seem normal. One could compare the relationship of Josephine & Napoleone to that of Elizabeth & Richard.
Hollywood trash...
Josephine was lucky woman to Emperor. When he left her his downfall started .
I think she was the woman who got into his skin and passion and althoe she did not love him at first I think she truly cared and eventualy loved Napoleon,as for person the fact that even his enemys showed her respect and never said anything bad exsept for her infedelety tells a lot,last but not least from what I gatherd she was a person who did care about pepol around her not just her family
She’s certainly an oddity amongst a LOT of odd characters in a variety of monarchies. She was most certainly beautiful if not extremely pretty and charismatic and yet she had black teeth that must’ve been extremely painful for her both in appearance and actually painful with decay and abscesses that could’ve resulted in death during this period… She seems to have been undeniably exceptional in the bedroom department and managed to bewitch many as suitor, despite her age and gruesome teeth. I don’t believe she was an airhead devoid of mental acuity, she married well despite already having 2 children - that in itself would’ve put many men off, as most men would have wanted to support their own family and not take on someone else’s children. She was a brilliant art collector and director, an horticulturist under tutorage, and she developed and maintained the most wonderful rose 🌹 gardens possibly in the world at the time. She furnished her ‘homes’ lavishly but with great appreciation for the beauty of the furniture, art, gardens and interior design. She was possibly ahead of her time in this. She acted as a liaison between Napoleon and the rest of the world, taming some of his acute aggression with gentle but firm persuasion. I do believe that he loved her, the good, bad and the ugly parts of her nature. They had much in common, they were both ‘provincials’ not aristocrats, neither born in France, neither family had massive wealth in the beginning and they rose to the upper echelons of society together as a team. Her death clearly devastated him, a man who was previously unshakable was broken by her untimely death. And if oral history is to be believed it’s HER NAME he uttered lastly before his death and no others…..
I find her story intriguing, the best book on Josephine Bonaparte as far as I am concerned is written by Sandra Gulland, called The Last Great Dance on Earth, a book based on her private letters to Napoleon and other family members and friends. I gather from this book she was a very shrewd and even ruthless courtesan, even organised shipments of gun powder to various allies and foes to curry favour build alliances with corrupt bankers. No judgement here, she lived through tumultuous times and wanted to survive after her first husband was sent to madame guillotine, hope you can read it, I rate it as one of the most interesting books I have ever read.
@@mariangrimsdell1112 Based on your recommendation, I've just downloaded the book on Audible. Thank you.
@@mariangrimsdell1112 book sounds very intriguing and believable what can you say about a women’s character trying to break a marriage and having affairs while married ??? Speaks volume of someone
hello , great share , thank you , for sharing🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰..........................
Thank you. Great narration and very interesting
Great historical videos! No doubt that Josephine was Napoleon’s big love - even though she wasn’t perfect beauty she probably possessed charming and seductive personality that was making her desirable for many men
How did Napoleon keep Josephine happy?
With his boney part.🙃
That’s so bad I had to like it.
Funny ❤
1M when I pressed the bell You deserved it! Congratulations! Great content! Thank you!
THAT Was true Love ❤❤❤
I enjoyed that very much, thank you!
This is so interesting that I nearly forgot it's over an hour long!
Wow! Thank you, I've learned so much. My only regret was that they did not die beside each 0ther while they were wishing of being so. They're both brilliany in their own rights.
Last year, my friends and I visited the island of Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon. We visited the house where he was born and there was a replica of his crown.
I think Josephine was a very accomplished great lady She had very refined tastes
Netflix not revealing the number of dislikes is the most idiotic thing. Bring back dislikes.
Do you remember when CZcams used to have dislikes on comments/videos that functioned as so? Or am I just getting old? Lol
Josephine is undoubtedly a complex individual and personal strength that has left a legacy for people to contemplate the past to the present 🎉
People say that when Napoleon died his words were:France,army and Josephine
Of course they loved each other.
Hmmm more education ❤😊. Thank you
I just went to the new movie “Napoleon” love your video, it is the 1st time I watch this channel. Great work!
Did you enjoy the movie..thinking of seeing..thankyou 😊
It’s crazy how France emulated the US in its revolution, then we became the kind of country that they overthrew in the first place. Sunrise. Sunset. Sunrise. Sunset.
Yes. I'm sure of their love
I share her birth date, 23rd June! Henceforth, I am somewhat curious about her life. Thank you for this video on her. Sure to enlighten me.
Regards ❤
Do I think they loved each other? Based on what the letters to one another stated, I'd say yes. Just because they had each stepped out on their marital committment to one another doesn't mean they didn't fiercely love each other. You can be in lust with one and in love with another. You can also love AND be IN love with a person (or both, or either one or none at all).
31:58 Getting the attention of the French ruler through his wife or mistress wasn't as unorthodox as you say. Many courtiers contacted Madame Pompadour to influence Louis XV.
Very nice documentary...class and informative
Please make the music quieter at the end. I love listening to these at night to go to sleep but the music at the end wakes me up which defeats the purpose of listening to these. Thanks
Thanks. Love this channel
Thank you!
Interesting, thank you for this
Luv their story and enjoyed the movie.
If only women could have fulfilled their full potential throughout history, maybe our world would be vastly different today...
Ty
Thank you for clarifying some things that I was taught in HS.
Clever way to parallel Private and Public history facts on their Lives As Intriguing and French Politics and Couples who played whatshed role in whole Frence' s history!! A discovery for me and clearup view of all !! Great accent too!!
Thank you for the informativo historical video great summary yes Napileon an josephine love eacheather jisephine has skills to do all the community services
Thanks!
LOVE CAN CONQUER ALL. THEY BOTH LOVE EACH OTHER TO THE END,
Some people just have the IT factor and she seems to have had it.
Very interesting!
Watched ridley scotts film Napoleon should have ready been called Josephine.
Great video!! Love can be a very completed endeed!!!
I learned in school that she was born on my home island, St. Lucia and raised in Martinique.
No in Martinique, but we hate her.
Dont forget what hsppwns in Haïti and Guadeloupe
@@marlene97280 ?
I truly believe the ascendence to high social ranks brings all of these metamorphosis on the behaviour of people; then propelling the most significant attitudes turning the wheels of history. Certainly, both Napoleon and Josephine has gone conspicuously through such passage of social life.
Very good cideo on a famous and engimatic figure.
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Yes, Napoleon’s first love and wife, he loved her
Initially she didn’t believe in love due to her past relationship which was very very violent and abusive and her life was in danger
Later, when he came back from war, she started having affection toward him and loved him most.
She's a proof of how damaging is sugar for your teeth. :-)
hmmm... is there going to be Marie Louise in the future?
Nice. 👌