Marie Laetitia Bonaparte
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| Marie Laetitia Bonaparte | |
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| Duchess of Aosta | |
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| Born | 20 November 1866 Palais Royal, Paris, France |
| Died | 25 October 1926 (aged 59) Royal Castle, Moncalieri, Italy |
| Spouse | Prince Amadeo, Duke of Aosta |
| Issue | Prince Umberto, Count of Salemi |
| Full name | |
| Marie Laetitia Eugénie Catherine Adélaïde Bonaparte | |
| House | Bonaparte (by birth) Savoy (Aosta branch by marriage) |
| Father | Prince Napoléon Bonaparte |
| Mother | Princess Maria Clotilde of Savoy |
| Burial | Royal Basilica, Superga, Turin |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Marie Laetitia Bonaparte (Marie Laetitia Eugénie Catherine Adélaïde; 20 November 1866 – 25 October 1926) born into the House of Bonaparte, she married a Prince of the Aosta branch of the House of Savoy in 1888. Her husband was her uncle and was the Duke of Aosta and she was his second wife. Her husband was recognised as King of Spain in November 1870
Marriage[edit]
On 11 September 1888, Marie Laetitia married Prince Amadeo of Savoy, who was styled the Duke of Aosta at the time.They had one son. The marriage was orchestrated in the hope of bolstering the position of the House of Bonaparte in Europe and in the hope of bringing about their restoration to the throne. In Italy she was known as Maria Letizia Bonaparte.
Children[edit]
- Prince Umberto of Savoy, Count of Salemi (22 June 1889 – 19 October 1918) died unmarried.
Titles and styles[edit]
- 20 November 1866 – 11 September 1888: Her Imperial Highness Marie Laetitia Bonaparte, Princesse Française.
- 11 September 1888 – 18 January 1890: Her Imperial and Royal Highness The Duchess of Aosta.
- 18 January 1890 – 26 October 1926: Her Imperial and Royal Highness The Dowager Duchess of Aosta.