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Caroline Bonaparte: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Maria Nunziata Carolina Buonaparte • Marie-Annonciade-Caroline Bonaparte
Born March 25, 1782 • Ajaccio • France
Died May 18, 1839 (aged 57) • Florence • Italy
House / Dynasty Bonaparte family
Notable Family Members spouse Joachim Murat • father Carlo Maria Buonaparte • mother Letizia Buonaparte • brother Napoleon I • brother Louis Bonaparte • brother Joseph Bonaparte • brother Lucien Bonaparte • brother Jérôme Bonaparte • sister Élisa Bonaparte • sister Pauline Bonaparte

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