Ramolino Collection

Maria Letizia Bonaparte
MARIA LETIZIA RAMOLINO BONAPARTE Mother of Napoleon I and his brothers and sisters, most of them royals of some kind, if only temporarily. Date: 1750 - 1836

Laetitia Ramolino, mother of Napoleon Bonaparte 1750-1836. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Letizia Ramolin, mother of Napoleon Bonaparte
Vintage engraving of Letizia Ramolin, mother of Napoleon Bonaparte. Nobile Maria Letizia Buonaparte nee Ramolino (24 August 1750 a 2 February 1836) was an Italian noble, mother of Napoleon I of France

Marie-Laetitia Ramolino Bonaparte - Mother of Napoleon I, c1800-1804, (1896). Artist: T Johnson
Marie-Laetitia Ramolino Bonaparte - Madame Mere - Mother of Napoleon I, c1800-1804, (1896). Maria Letizia Buonaparte nee Ramolino [1750-1836

Laetitia Ramolino - Wife of Carlo Buonaparte; Mother of Napoleon Bonaparte, c1780, (1896). Maria Letizia Buonaparte nee Ramolino (1750-1836) was the mother of Napoleon I of France

Maria Letizia Buonaparte, nee Ramolino (1750-1836). Artist: Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837)
Maria Letizia Buonaparte, nee Ramolino (1750-1836). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Latitia Bonaparte 1750-1836, 1934. Marie-Laetitia Ramolino (1750-1836), Italian noblewoman, mother of Napoleon I of France. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

The Consecration of the Emperor Napolen and the Coronation of Empress Josephine on December 2, 1804, by French painter Jacques Louis David (1748-1825). Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

LETIZIA BONAPARTE (1750-1836). Mother of Napoleon Bonaparte. Oil, 1800, by Jean-Baptiste Greuze

MARIA BONAPARTE (1750-1836). Maria Letizia Ramolino Bonaparte. Mother of Napoleon Bonaparte. Stipple engraving, French, 19th century

Letitia Ramolino
LETITIA RAMOLINO mother of Napoleon I

Maria Bonaparte / Mother
Maria Letizia Ramolino Bonaparte Mother of Napoleon I

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"Maria Letizia Bonaparte: The Influential Matriarch Behind Napoleon's Rise" Maria Letizia Bonaparte, also known as Laetitia Ramolino, was the remarkable mother of one of history's most iconic figures - Napoleon Bonaparte. Born in 1750 and passing away in 1836, she played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of her son and leaving an indelible mark on European history. Letizia Ramolino was not just a loving mother but also a strong-willed woman with unwavering determination. Her resilience and fortitude were evident throughout her life, from raising eight children amidst political turmoil to enduring the hardships that came with being part of a prominent family during those turbulent times. As the wife of Carlo Buonaparte and mother to Napoleon Bonaparte, Letizia became an integral figure within the Bonaparte dynasty. Her support for her ambitious son never wavered; she instilled in him values such as discipline, ambition, and loyalty that would shape his character as he rose to become Emperor. Artistic depictions capture Letizia's timeless beauty and regal demeanor. Paintings by renowned artists like T Johnson and Francois Pascal Simon Gerard immortalize her gracefulness while showcasing her maternal strength. These works serve as testaments to Letizia's significance within both historical records and artistic representation. One notable event where Maria Letizia Ramolino left an indelible mark was during "The Consecration of Emperor Napoléon. " This grand ceremony saw Napoleon crowned emperor alongside his beloved Josephine de Beauharnais. As his proud mother looked on, it symbolized not only their familial bond but also their shared journey towards greatness. Even after Napoleon's fall from power, Maria Letizia remained steadfastly loyal to him until her last breath. She witnessed both triumphs and tragedies throughout his reign but always stood by his side, offering unwavering support and guidance.