Napoleon II

American  

noun

1. François Charles Joseph BonaparteDuke of Reichstadt, 1811–32, titular king of Rome (son of Napoleon I).

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Napoleon II British  

noun

1. Duke of Reichstadt. 1811–32, son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie Louise. He was known as the King of Rome during the first French empire and was entitled Napoleon II by Bonapartists after Napoleon I's death (1821)

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Example Sentences

But the gifts never reached Napoleon II, who died of a lung infection in 1832.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Kinsey's attorney, Hilton Napoleon II, said he is already talking to North Miami city officials about a monetary settlement for his client, who is married with five children.

From US News • Jul. 22, 2016

In 1811, Marie Louise gave birth to a son, Napoleon II, whom Napoleon named king of Rome.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Be that as it may, for a second time he signed the Act of Abdication, and after proclaiming his son Napoleon II, he left Paris.

From Napoleon's Young Neighbor by Reed, Helen Leah

Thereupon the Emperor proclaimed his son the Emperor Napoleon II.

From The Paris Sketch Book by Thackeray, William Makepeace