Facts About Joachim Murat



Joachim Murat was a Marshal of France and King of Naples under the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was one of Napoleon’s most celebrated military leaders and had been awarded many prestigious titles and honors by him. As a youngster, he had joined the seminary but was expelled from it for unruly behavior. After doing some odd jobs, he managed to join the French national cavalry regiment. With strong political support, he managed to get rapid promotions in the military. On aiding General Napoleon in the task of marshaling the cannons on an important mission, he earned much favor in the eyes of the leader. As Napoleon rose to power, so did Murat. He travelled extensively on various Napoleonic campaigns and even earned his sister, Caroline Bonaparte’s hand in marriage. His courage and valour along with ties to Napoleon earned him many titles, including King of Naples. He was popular with the French public and the subjects of his own kingdom. He dressed in the most flamboyant clothes and had a charismatic personality. After the abdication of Napoleon, he tried hard to keep his kingdom, but was eventually toppled over and executed by rival forces in Italy.

Childhood & Early Life

Joachim Murat was born on March 25, 1767, in La Bastide-Fortunière, France, to Pierre Murat and Jeanne Murat. His father was a prosperous innkeeper. Joachim had two younger brothers, Pierre and André.

His family wished for him to join the clergy, and accordingly, he received his early education from the parish priest.

At the age of 10, he was granted admission to the ‘College of Saint-Michel’ at Cahors, France. Thereafter, he joined the Lazarist seminary at Toulouse, France. But he soon departed from there as a result of bad behaviour.

In February 1787, he joined a cavalry regiment ‘Chasseurs des Ardennes’. In 1789, he had to resign from the cavalry regiment due to an infamous affair. Thereafter, he worked as an assistant to a shopkeeper at Saint-Ceré for some time.

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