Charles de Beauvau, Prince of Beauvau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charles de Beauvau |
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| Prince of Beauvau Prince of the Holy Roman Empire Senator of the First Empire |
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| Born | 7 March 1793 Sunninghill, Berkshire, England |
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| Died | 14 March 1864 (aged 71) Hôtel de Beauvau, Paris, France |
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| Spouse | Lucie Virginie de Choiseul Ludmille Komar |
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| Issue | Étienne Élisabeth, Countess of Lude Béatrix, Countess Choiseul Marc, Prince of Beauvau |
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| Father | Prince Marc Étienne de Beauvau | ||||
| Mother | Nathalie de Rochechouart | ||||
Charles Juste François Victurnien de Beauvau (1793–1864) was an important French nobleman. He was a military officer and later a senator under Napoleon III. He belonged to a famous noble family called the House of Beauvau. People often called him the Prince of Beauvau.
When his father passed away in 1849, Charles inherited his titles. This included being a Prince of the Holy Roman Empire. He was married two times and had four children. His son, Marc, later became the next Prince of Beauvau. Charles was also involved in politics. He supported the Bonaparte family, who wanted to rule France again.
Early Life and Military Career
Charles was born on March 7, 1793, in Sunninghill, England. His parents were Marc Étienne de Beauvau, Prince of Beauvau and Nathalie de Rochechouart. They were living in England because of the French Revolution happening in France. Many noble families had to leave France during this time.
Later, his family returned to France. In 1810, Charles joined the French Army. This was during the time of the Napoleonic Wars, a series of big conflicts across Europe. Two years later, he became an officer in a special cavalry unit called the carabiniers. He fought in the campaign against Russia.
Political Life and Family
Charles became a senator, which meant he was a high-ranking government official. In 1854, he was also chosen as a Councillor-General for the Meurthe region. This showed his growing influence in French politics.
Marriages and Children
Charles de Beauvau was married twice during his life.
His first marriage was on June 9, 1815. He married Lucie Virginie de Choiseul (1794-1834). They had two sons together:
- Marc René Antoine Victurnien (1816-1883), who became the next Prince of Beauvau.
- Étienne Guy Charles Victurnien (1818-1865).
After Lucie passed away, Charles married again on April 2, 1839. His second wife was Eugénie Ludmille Alexandrine Joséphine Komar (1820-1881). They had two daughters:
- Marie Delphine Élisabeth Stéphanie (1842-1898), who married Count Gaston Alexandre de Ludre.
- Béatrix Jeanne Marie Joséphine (1844-1895), who married Count Horace de Choiseul-Praslin.
Charles de Beauvau passed away on March 14, 1864, in Paris, France.
