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Lithuanian Soldiers in the French Imperial Guard of Napoleon Bonaparte A Presentation by Historian, Educator, Lawyer, & Collector Richard Jasinski

Napoleon's Imperial Guard

Napoleon's Imperial Guard

Lithuanian Soldiers in the French Imperial Guard of Napoleon Bonaparte

Friday, September 22, 2017@ 7 pm

Lithuanian Soldiers in the French Imperial Guard of Napoleon Bonaparte

Presentation by historian, lawyer and collector Richard Jasinski

Location: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago IL 60629

Admission: $10 | Museum Members Free

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information and registration, please call the Museum at 773-582-6500 or e-mail at info@balzekasmuseum.org

The focus of this presentation is the origin and evo­lution of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Imperial Guard which expanded to include two exclusively Lithuanian regi­ments. Organization, unit histories, uniforms, equip­ment, battles and notable Lithuanian personalities will be discussed.
Learn how Lithuanians participated in arguably the most successful light cavalry charge in military his­tory, how they repeatedly rescued and saved Napo­leon from his enemies, how they were awarded titles of nobility, estates, pensions, and membership in the French Legion of Honor, and how and why Lithu­anians joined Napoleon in exile on the island of Elba. Finally, related remarks will be made about the women in Napoleon’s life. His two wives and his secret love: a Polish countess. Included will be the role of the guard in his personal life.
You will see: Unique and original equipment, artifacts, documents, prints, and drawings.

 

These programs are made possible in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council and ECPC

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  • BALZEKAS MUSEUM of
    LITHUANIAN CULTURE
  • About
  • Visit
  • Genealogy
  • Exhibits & Programs
    • A Weekly Visit to the Balzekas Museum
    • Lithuanian Life and Landmarks in America
    • “No Home To Go To: The Story of Baltic Displaced Persons from 1944-52”
    • A Night at the Opera – Chicago Lithuanian Opera Performances from the Aleksandras Plenys Collection
    • Lithuanian Opera Company of Chicago- Aleksandras Plenys Collection
  • Workshops/Classes
  • Membership
  • Travel
  • Gift Shop
  • Contact

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