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Portrait of the Prince Imperial

Photograph of Louis Napoleon, the Prince Imperial (1856-1871) as a young boy. Born as the heir to the French Imperial throne, Louis was exiled along with his parents following the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. He attended Woolwich Military Academy and eventually joined the British army as an observer during the Zulu War of 1879. He was killed while taking part in reconnaissance duty when his party was attacked by Zulus at an apparently abandoned kraal (village). Date: c. 1868

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1856 1868 1871 Academy Attended Born Defeat Exiled Franco Heir Napoleon Parents Prussian Throne Woolwich


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This evocative portrait captures the young and determined expression of Prince Imperial Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, born in 1856 as the heir to the French Imperial throne. Following the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, Louis and his parents were exiled from their homeland. In 1871, at the age of 15, Louis began his military training at Woolwich Military Academy in England, where he was able to continue his education and prepare for a future role as a military leader. By the age of 21, Louis had joined the British army as an observer during the Zulu War of 1879. The photograph, taken around 1868, shows a young prince with a serious and focused gaze, reflecting his dedication to the military life he had chosen. Tragically, Louis's military career was cut short when he was killed during reconnaissance duty on May 1, 1879. His party was attacked by Zulus at an apparently abandoned kraal, and despite his best efforts to defend himself and his men, Louis was fatally wounded. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the young prince's brief but significant life, marked by exile, military training, and ultimately, sacrifice. The portrait also highlights the complex historical connections between France and Britain during this period, as well as the broader global conflicts that shaped the late 19th century.

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