Military or Naval
[MURAT
(Joachim, 1767-1815, King of Naples, Brother-in-Law & Marshal of Napoleon I)]
Fine unsigned carte de visite by E.& H.T. Anthony,
head and shoulders, wearing civilian clothes, 4x 2½, no place, no date,
Item Date: 1810
Background
Murat was Napoleon's most dashing cavalry general and married his master's sister Caroline in 1800. Napoleon made him king of Naples in 1808 where he completed the abolition of the feudal system and the introduction of French law and administration.
Stock No. 25201