Episode 3 of 3
Captivity of Napoleon III
- When
- 5 September 1870 – 19 March 1871
- Where
- Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, near Kassel
Napoleon III was held in captivity at Schloss Wilhelmshöhe near Kassel from September 1870 to March 1871.
After his capture at Sedan, Napoleon III was held in comfortable captivity at Schloss Wilhelmshöhe. He remained there until March 1871, when he moved to England, having sold properties and jewels to support his exile.
Sources
- Napoleon III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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