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The Life and Legacy of Joseph Bonaparte, the King of New Jersey
TLDR Joseph Bonaparte, the older brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, became king of Naples and Sicily before being replaced and becoming the king of Spain. After abdicating the Spanish throne, he immigrated to America and built a large estate in New Jersey, where he entertained prominent figures of the era and became a popular figure among the elite.
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Joseph Bonaparte, the older brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, became king and moved to New Jersey in the early 19th century.
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Joseph Bonaparte, the older brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, was described as an idealist and lacking in vigor by historians.
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Joseph Bonaparte became king of Naples and Sicily in 1806, where he implemented Napoleonic reforms and became popular among the people, but he was later replaced and became the king of Spain, where he was not popular.
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Joseph Bonaparte immigrated to America after abdicating the Spanish throne and being stripped of his titles and power.
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Joseph Bonaparte built a large estate in New Jersey, which included one of the largest homes in the country, filled with fine furniture, European art, and a library of over 8,000 books, making him a popular figure among prominent figures of the era.
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Joseph Bonaparte entertained prominent figures of the era, declined an offer to become Emperor of Mexico, eventually returned to Europe, and had several other family members who were kings and queens in Europe.
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Joseph Bonaparte, the former king of Naples and Spain, died in 1844 and was buried in Les Anvalides in Paris, near his younger brother, and is considered the closest thing to a king of New Jersey.
