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Marriage in Paris

When
8 April 1806
Where
Paris
Part of
Stéphanie de Beauharnais marries Karl of Baden

Stéphanie and Karl married in Paris on 8 April 1806, despite Karl's protests.

The ceremony took place in Paris, not Karlsruhe, on 8 April 1806. Karl, the hereditary prince, opposed the match, as did his mother and sisters, but Napoleon's influence forced the union.

Sources

  1. Charles, Grand Duke of Baden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
  2. Stéphanie de Beauharnais Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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