Prince Jerome Napoleon Collection

Preparations for the Reception of Prince Napoleon at Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Preparations for the Reception of Prince Napoleon at Constantinople, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Reception of the Archduke Maximilian of Austria by Prince Napoleon, at the Strasbourg Railway Termin Creator: Unknown
Reception of the Archduke Maximilian of Austria by Prince Napoleon, at the Strasbourg Railway Terminus, at Paris, 1856. The Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, brother of the Emperor of Austria

The Batte of the Alma - painted by Horace Vernet, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
The Batte of the Alma - painted by Horace Vernet, 1856. Crimean War scene:.a Zouave and a Highlander, both wounded, and trudging away from the fight, evidently savage that they are disabled

The Emperor of the French and Count Orloff proceeding to the Grand Review, in the Champ de Mars, 185 Creator: Unknown
The Emperor of the French and Count Orloff proceeding to the Grand Review, in the Champ de Mars, [Paris], 1856. View of the...imposing scene of the Imperial Staff

Prométhée modelant le premier homme, composition provenant de l'atrium de la maison... c1860
Promethee modelant le premier homme, composition provenant de l'atrium de la maison pompeienne du prince Napoleon, c1860

Entry of Prince Jerome Bonaparte into Toulon, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Entry of Prince Jerome Bonaparte into Toulon, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Prince Jerome, 1860-69. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi
Prince Jerome, 1860-69. [Portrait of Prince Napoleon Bonaparte, nephew of Emperor Napoleon I]. Albumen print

La Reine Hortense - Yacht de l'empereur, Havre, 1856. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
La Reine Hortense - Yacht de l'empereur, Havre, 1856

Brettenham Park, Suffolk. Creator: Unknown
Brettenham Park, Suffolk. Undated photograph of Brettenham Park which was first established in 1247. A note on the back claims: Formerly Prince Jerome Napoleon resided here

Prince Jerome Napoleon, 1874. Creator: Faustin
Prince Jerome Napoleon, 1874. Caricature of Prince Napoleon Bonaparte(1822-1891), also known as Prince Jerome Napoleon. The quote - Shows a most pitiful ambition - is from " Hamlet" by

The French Andromeda; or, wanted, a Perseus, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
The French Andromeda; or, wanted, a Perseus, 1883. France is chained, like Andromeda, to a rock. In the foaming sea in front of her, Anarchy can be seen having risen from the depths of the ocean

Napoleon Pour Rire!!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Napoleon Pour Rire!!, 1883. This cartoon shows France bonneting the unfortunate Prince Jerome Napoleon - Plon-plon, as he was known

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Prince Jerome Napoleon, the great-nephew of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, was a man of ambition and intrigue. Born in 1822, he sought to restore his family's legacy and reclaim the throne of France. Despite facing numerous obstacles and betrayals, Prince Jerome remained steadfast in his quest for power. A skilled military leader, Prince Jerome fought bravely in various battles across Europe, earning respect and admiration from his troops. His charisma and charm also made him popular among the people, who saw him as a symbol of hope for a brighter future. However, not everyone supported Prince Jerome's claim to the throne. Rivals within his own family plotted against him, while political enemies sought to undermine his authority at every turn. Despite these challenges, Prince Jerome never wavered in his determination to fulfill his destiny. In the end, Prince Jerome's dreams of ruling France were never realized. But his legacy lives on as a reminder of the enduring spirit of the Bonaparte family. A complex figure with both strengths and flaws, Prince Jerome Napoleon will forever be remembered as a man who dared to dream big and challenge fate itself.