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The Prince Imperial Announces the Capture of Puebla
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The Prince Imperial Announces the Capture of Puebla
The Prince Imperial, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, is gestured towards balcony, surrounded by men and women watching. The child holds the telegram that announces the French capture of Puebla, which he is to read to the public on the balcony of the Chateau Fontainebleu, just outside Paris. Date: 1863
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the Franco-Mexican War: The Prince Imperial, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, announcing the French victory over Puebla to the public from the balcony of Chateau Fontainebleau, just outside Paris, on May 5, 1863. The young prince, the nephew of Napoleon III, is surrounded by a crowd of eager onlookers, mostly men but also women, who have gathered to hear the news firsthand. The prince, dressed in military attire, holds a telegram in his hand, which he is about to read aloud to the crowd. The successful capture of Puebla, a significant city in Mexico, was a turning point in the war, which had begun in 1861 when France intervened to support the Austrian Archduke Maximilian, who had been installed as the Emperor of Mexico. The triumphant announcement of the victory was a morale booster for the French people, who had been following the progress of the war closely. This historic photograph is a testament to the excitement and anticipation of the time, as well as the important role that the imperial family played in French politics and society during the 19th century.
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