Gortenzia de Beauharnais
Gortenzia de Beauharnais was a prominent historical figure, known for her role as a member of the French nobility and as the wife of Louis Bonaparte, the King of Holland. She was born into the influential Beauharnais family, which had close ties to the Napoleonic dynasty. Gortenzia's life was marked by the political upheavals of her time, particularly during the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. Her collections included exquisite jewelry and art, some of which have become iconic representations of that era. Recently, items from her collection were among valuable treasures stolen during a high-profile heist at the Louvre in Paris, highlighting the ongoing issues of art theft and cultural preservation.
Born on May 08, 1783 (242 years old)
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Several items from the collection of Dutch Queen Gortenzia de Beauharnais were also stolen.
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Gortenzia de Beauharnais is mentioned as a source of stolen jewelry from the Louvre.
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