.. would inherit the crown of Russia. They had 7 children: Alexandra Maximilianova – died as a child Maria Maximilianova – married Wilhelm of Baden Nicholas Maximilianovich – became Duke of Leuchtenberg after his father Eugenia Maximilianovich – married Duke Alexander Petrovich of Oldenburg – this line carries the lineage …
.. to bless the union of Maximillan (Napoleon’s step-grandson) and Maria (daughter of Czar Nicholas I of Russia). They had a long and fruitful life in Russia. Max would become the grandfather of Prince Maximilian of Baden, who would become the Chancellor of Germany in World War I. (portrait: an …
… Max was not only the step-grandson of Napoleon 1st (grandson of Josephine), but also first cousin to Emperor Napoleon III of France and Francis Joseph I of Austria. His title and lineage was vital to political liasons between all European powers. (portrait: “Max” in about 1837 before his marriage)
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… Grand Duchess Maria Nikolayevna of Russia’s childhood and life was well documented in the new medium – photographs! As the eldest daughter of Czar Nicholas I of Russia and Charlotte of Prussia, she carried huge responsibility to politically unite the countries while acting the part of the Imperial They …
… into royal families from all over the world. Maximillan was the 7th child of Napoleon’s step-son Eugene, and the 2nd son of that family, but he became the 3rd Duke of Leuchtenberg because his brother died before he did. His most notable achievement was marrying the eldest daughter of …
… Prince Maximillan Josephe Eugene Auguste Napoleon de Beauharnais to be exact. As the 2nd son, his older brother (Auguste Charles Eugene Napoleon) was named heir to not only his father’s Dukedom, but to Napoleon the 1st’s crown as emperor. “Max’s” brother Charles died young, leaving him the heir, but …
… we’ve been working so hard at these family trees, we must note at the same time the Russian family was having a ball! Literally. Here is the last “Winter Ball” at the palace, featuring a royal we will be connecting our Napoleon French family to in upcoming posts… (photo: …
… so we will entertain you today instead with a painting of Princess Mathilde of Urach. Mathilde was the daughter of Theodolinde (Eugene and Augusta’s 5th born), who married Paolo, Prince of Oriolo and Viano. This is a portrait of her in 1861 dressed “retro-Elizabethan” for a costume ball.
.. and Napoleon 1st’s step-granddaughter, died very young, but first had 4 daughters who married well: Her firstborn married twice: 1st Count Rudolf von Enzenberg, etc. etc.; 2nd Count Franz von Thurn und Hohenstein, etc. etc. – NOTE: This Thurn line combined with the royal blood of the Taxis line …
