Who was Joachim Murat?

Joachim Murat was a French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who became known as the foremost cavalry leader of the Napoleonic Wars. As Napoleon's brother-in-law, he served in numerous major campaigns and reigned as the King of Naples from 1808 to 1815. After attempting to save his crown and later launching an ill-fated war against Austria, he was captured, tried for treason, and executed by firing squad.

What we know

• Joachim Murat was a Marshal of the Empire and is regarded as the foremost cavalry commander of the Napoleonic Wars. [2]
• He married Caroline Bonaparte in 1800, becoming a brother-in-law to Napoleon Bonaparte. [2]
• Murat served as the Grand Duke of Berg from 1806 to 1808 before being named King of Naples. [1, 2]
• After launching the Neapolitan War against the Austrian Empire in 1815 and suffering defeat at Tolentino, Murat was tried for treason and sentenced to death by firing squad. [2]

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• what caused itHow did Napoleon rise to power?
• what followedWhat was the Neapolitan War?
• how it workedHow were massed cavalry charges executed?
• whoWho is the current head of the House of Murat?
• a case in pointWhat happened at the Battle of Tolentino?
• an unexpected connectionHow is a modern contemporary art museum linked to the Napoleonic wars?The current head of the House of Murat founded a museum of contemporary art in the late 20th century, bridging 19th-century military nobility with modern artistic patronage.

Sources

• [1]Joachim Murat (Wikidata Q151173) · CC0 1.0
• [2]Joachim Murat · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [3]Joachim, 8th Prince Murat · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [4]Joachim, 7th Prince Murat · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [5]Joachim, 6th Prince Murat · CC BY-SA 4.0

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