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Announcement of Divorce
- When
- 30 November 1809
- Where
- unknown
Napoleon announced his decision to divorce Joséphine in November 1809, citing the need for an heir.
At dinner on 30 November 1809, Napoleon informed Joséphine that he must find a wife capable of producing an heir for the interest of France. This decision followed the death of his nephew in 1807.
Sources
- Napoleon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- Joséphine de Beauharnais Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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