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Wondrous Beauty: The Life and Adventures of Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte
By Berkin, Carol
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Reviewed on September 15, 2014 | Audio
Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785–1879) was a curiosity. An American from Baltimore, she married the youngest brother of Napoleon Bonaparte. The marriage, which did not last long, won her instant and lifelong notoriety. Napoleon banned her from Europe and rewarded his brother with the kingship of Westphalia for divorcing her. Elizabeth fled to London, w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
