Napoleonic Trivia #10 (1 Viewer)

[Grognard]

Back from vacation/biz trip, so let's resume our little Nap trivias :smile2:

To whom Napoléon gave a gold Napoléon coin when asked for his portrait, adding "Here you go, I am told that this looks like me"?

 

[Grognard]

Come on guys, anyone? I know this is a tough one...:wink2:

 

[Napoleon1er]

Uh...First guess (totally random) is J.L. Davide.
-Sandor:salute::

 

[Grognard]

No it was not David (the painter) but "Mademoiselle" Georges born Marguerite-Joséphine Weimer, the famous French stage actress who had an affair with Napoléon.

 

[Obee]

When he gave the 'lady' the coin was it for 'Services to the Empire' ???

John

 

[Napoleon1er]

When he gave the 'lady' the coin was it for 'Services to the Empire' ???

John

Such a noble calling!{sm2}{sm4}