Marie Clotilde of France facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marie Clotilde of France |
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| Queen of Sardinia | |||||
| Tenure | 16 October 1796 – 7 March 1802 | ||||
| Born | 23 September 1759 Palace of Versailles, France |
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| Died | 7 March 1802 (aged 42) Palazzo Colonna, Naples |
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| Burial | 11 March 1802 Church of Santa Caterina a Chiaia |
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| Spouse | Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia | ||||
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| House | House of Bourbon | ||||
| Father | Louis, Dauphin of France | ||||
| Mother | Maria Josepha of Saxony | ||||
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Marie Clotilde of France (born September 23, 1759 – died March 7, 1802) was a French princess. She became the Queen of Sardinia when she married Charles Emmanuel IV. She was also the sister of King Louis XVI of France.
Early Life and Family
Marie Clotilde was born at the famous Palace of Versailles in France. Her full name was Marie Adélaïde Clotilde Xavière. People often called her "Madame Clotilde."
Her father was Louis, the Dauphin of France. A Dauphin was the title for the oldest son of the King of France, who was expected to become king himself. Her grandfather was King Louis XV. Her mother was Maria Josepha of Saxony.
Marie Clotilde was known for being a bit heavy. Because of this, some people jokingly called her "Gros-Madame," which means "Big Madame." She grew up with her sister, Élisabeth.
Marriage and Royal Life
On August 27, 1775, Marie Clotilde married Charles Emmanuel, Prince of Piedmont. Her brother, King Louis XVI, arranged this marriage. Charles Emmanuel was the oldest son of Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia, who was the King of Sardinia.
Marie Clotilde had learned Italian while she was still living at Versailles. Even though some people in Savoy made jokes about her weight, Marie Clotilde and Charles Emmanuel truly cared for each other. Their marriage was a "political union," meaning it was arranged to strengthen ties between royal families, but they were very devoted to each other. However, they never had any children.
In 1796, her husband became King Charles Emmanuel IV of Sardinia. Later, Marie Clotilde and her husband had to leave their home. They went to Naples and stayed with the wealthy Colonna family.
Marie Clotilde passed away on March 7, 1802. A few months later, on June 4, 1802, Charles Emmanuel gave up his throne. He handed it over to his younger brother, Victor Emmanuel. Marie Clotilde was buried in the Church of Santa Caterina a Chiaia in Naples.
Images for kids
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Clotilde and her elder brother Charles with a goat.
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Clotilde by Joseph Ducreux, c. 1773.
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Marie Clotilde of France (Madame Clotilde) with a guitar after François Hubert Drouais
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Portrait of Clotilde by Johann Julius Heinsius, c. 1780
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Queen Clothilde
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See also
In Spanish: Clotilde de Francia para niños
