François VI de Beauharnais facts for kids
François VI de Beauharnais (born August 12, 1756, in La Rochelle – died March 3, 1846, in Paris) was an important French nobleman. He held titles like the Marquis de La Ferté-Beauharnais. François was the son of François V de Beauharnais. He was also the older brother of Alexandre de Beauharnais. This made him the uncle of Napoleon's stepchildren, Eugène and Hortense.
His Life and Career
François de Beauharnais played a part in French history. In 1789, he represented the noble class at the États Généraux. This was a big meeting in France where different groups discussed the country's problems. Later, during the French Revolution, he left France. He joined an army led by Prince de Condé, which was fighting against the new government. He served as a major general in this army.
However, over time, he changed his views. He later supported the First French Empire, which was led by Napoleon. Because of his experience, Napoleon sent him on important diplomatic missions. This meant he traveled to other countries to represent France.
His Family and Marriages
François de Beauharnais was married twice and had several children.
First Marriage
On May 1, 1778, François married Françoise de Beauharnais. She was born in La Rochelle in 1757. They divorced in 1793. Together, they had four daughters:
- Adélaïde de Beauharnais (1779–1852)
- Françoise de Beauharnais (1780–1780)
- Émilie de Beauharnais (1781–1855)
- Amédée de Beauharnais (1782–1784)
Their daughter Émilie de Beauharnais married Antoine Marie Chamans de La Valette in 1798. She was known for saving her husband's life.
Second Marriage
On October 11, 1802, François de Beauharnais married Louise von Cohausen. She was born in 1775 and passed away in 1822. They had two more daughters:
- Hortense de Beauharnais (1812–1851)
- Augusta de Beauharnais (1813–1831)
Hortense de Beauharnais married Richard de Querelles in 1840. After he passed away, she married Armand Laity in 1848.
See also
In Spanish: François de Beauharnais para niños
