Marie Laetitia Bonaparte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marie Laetitia Bonaparte |
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| Duchess of Aosta | |||||
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| Born | 20 November 1866 Palais Royal, Paris, France |
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| Died | 25 October 1926 (aged 59) Moncalieri, Italy |
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| Spouse | Prince Amadeo, Duke of Aosta | ||||
| Issue | Prince Umberto, Count of Salemi | ||||
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| House | Bonaparte (birth) Savoy (marriage) |
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| Father | Prince Napoléon Bonaparte | ||||
| Mother | Princess Maria Clotilde of Savoy | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
Marie Laetitia Bonaparte was a princess born in France. She lived from 1866 to 1926. Her full name was Marie Laetitia Eugénie Catherine Adélaïde. She was one of three children of Prince Napoléon and Princess Maria Clotilde of Savoy.
In 1888, Marie Laetitia married Prince Amadeo, Duke of Aosta. He had once been the King of Spain. After their marriage, she became known as the Duchess of Aosta. She was also a cousin to King Umberto I of Italy. In Italy, people often called her "Maria Letizia Bonaparte."
Her Family and Marriage
Marie Laetitia was born on November 20, 1866, in Paris, France. Her parents were Prince Napoléon and Princess Maria Clotilde of Savoy. She had two siblings.
On September 11, 1888, she married Prince Amadeo. He was the Duke of Aosta. He had also been the King of Spain for a short time. Their marriage was important for their families.
Her Son
Marie Laetitia and Prince Amadeo had one son. His name was Prince Umberto of Savoy, Count of Salemi. He was born on June 22, 1889.
Sadly, Prince Umberto died young. He passed away on October 19, 1918. This was during the 1918 flu pandemic. He also served in World War I. He never married and did not have any children.
Her Royal Titles
Marie Laetitia held several titles throughout her life. These titles showed her royal status.
- From November 20, 1866, to September 11, 1888: She was known as Her Imperial Highness Marie Laetitia Bonaparte, Princesse Française. This was her title from birth until her marriage.
- From September 11, 1888, to January 18, 1890: After her marriage, she became Her Imperial and Royal Highness The Duchess of Aosta.
- From January 18, 1890, to October 26, 1926: After her husband passed away, she was known as Her Imperial and Royal Highness The Dowager Duchess of Aosta. She held this title until her own death.
