Episode 3 of 5
Transfer of Napoleon's Remains
- When
- 12 May 1840
- Where
- Paris
The government announced the transfer of Napoleon's remains to the Invalides.
On 12 May 1840, the Minister of the Interior, Charles de Rémusat, announced that the king had decided to transfer the remains of Napoleon to the Invalides. Thiers had previously arranged the return of Napoleon's remains from Saint-Helena.
Sources
- July Monarchy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
- Adolphe Thiers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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