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Marie Walewska, Countess Walewska (née Łączyńska; Polish: Maria Walewska; 7 December 1786 – 11 December 1817) was a Polish noblewoman in the court of Napoleon I who used her influence to sway the emperor towards the creation of an independent Polish state.
- 7 December 1786, Kiernozia, Poland
- Napoleon I Bonaparte (1806–1810) 1 child
- 11 December 1817 (aged 31), Paris, France
- Père Lachaise Cemetery
Learn about the life and affair of Marie Walewska, the beautiful and patriotic Polish countess who became Napoleon's lover in 1807. Discover how they met, how she resisted his advances, and how she bore him two sons.
Apr 19, 2024 · Maria Walewska (born Dec. 7, 1786, Brodno, Pol.—died Dec. 15, 1817, Paris, France) was a Polish countess and mistress of Napoleon Bonaparte, whom she met in Poland (1806) and followed to Paris and finally Elba. She sought to influence his eastern European policy and to move him to create the Duchy of Warsaw. On May 4, 1810, she bore him a son ...
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Walewska, Marie (1786–1817) Polish noblewoman who became the mistress of Napoleon Bonaparte in order to promote the restoration of independence to her country . Name variations: Maria Walenska; Maria Walevska; Countess Valeska.
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Learn about the life and fate of Marie Walewska, the Polish woman who captivated Napoleon Bonaparte and became his mistress. Discover how their relationship was influenced by politics, passion and paternity.
Conquest (also called Marie Walewska) is a 1937 American historical-drama film directed by Clarence Brown and starring Greta Garbo, Charles Boyer, Reginald Owen. It was produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It tells the story of the Polish Countess Marie Walewska, who becomes the mistress of Napoleon in order to influence his actions ...
