Marie Walewska
Polish countess belonging to inner circle of Napoleon Bonaparte / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Marie Walewska?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the film sometimes known by this name, see Conquest (1937 film). For the mistress of Napoleon III, see Marie-Anne Walewska.
Marie Walewska, Countess Walewska (née Łączyńska; Polish: Maria Walewska; 7 December 1786 – 11 December 1817) was a Polish noblewoman in the court of Napoleon I who used her influence to sway the emperor towards the creation of an independent Polish state. In her later years she married count Philippe Antoine d'Ornano, an influential Napoleonic officer.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Marie Walewska | |
---|---|
Born | (1786-12-07)7 December 1786 Kiernozia, Poland |
Died | 11 December 1817(1817-12-11) (aged 31) Paris, France |
Resting place | Père Lachaise Cemetery |
Spouse(s) | Athenasius count Colonna-Walewski (1805–1812) 1 child Philippe Antoine d'Ornano (1816–1817, her death) 1 child |
Partner | Napoleon I Bonaparte (1806–1810) 1 child |
Children | Count Antoni Rudolf Bazyli Colonna-Walewski Count Alexandre Joseph Colonna-Walewski Rodolphe-Auguste d'Ornano |
Parent(s) | Count Mathieu (Mateusz) Łączyński Eva Zaborowska |
Close