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Prince LOUIS NAPOLEON as a cadet : aged only 13, he goes to war with papa. After the defeat at Sedan, he flees to Belgium and thence to England. Date: 1856 - 1879
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1856 1879 Aged Cadet Defeat Flees Napoleon Papa Sedan
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This evocative photograph captures a young and determined Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, the nephew and heir of Napoleon Bonaparte, at the age of 13, embarking on his military journey as a cadet in the French army. The image, taken between 1856 and 1879, shows Louis Napoleon in full military regalia, standing confidently with his hands behind his back, as he bids farewell to his father, Napoleon III, before setting off to war. The backdrop of this historic moment is the Second French Empire, a period of political instability and conflict in Europe. Louis Napoleon's father, Napoleon III, had come to power in 1852 through a coup d'état and ruled until his defeat in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. The defeat at Sedan in 1870 marked the end of the Second French Empire and the beginning of the Third French Republic. In this photograph, we see a young Louis Napoleon, who would later become Napoleon III, joining his father in the military campaign. However, after the French defeat at Sedan, Louis Napoleon, along with his family, fled to Belgium and then to England, where he went into exile. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the tumultuous political climate of the time and the fate of the Bonaparte dynasty. It also highlights the young Louis Napoleon's courage and determination, as he followed in the footsteps of his legendary uncle, Napoleon Bonaparte, and prepared to take on the challenges of war and leadership.
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