Hotty from History #12 - Joachim Murat, Admiral of France, King of Naples Noted for his flamboyant dress, he was one of the men from the early 19th century, who, alongside Napoleon Bonaparte, declared Europe his stomping ground. Hated by the British, he was in large parts the reason for many of Napoleon’s successes, and was rewarded heavily. His life was exciting, though his death is most HFH noteworthy. Here is an account. “When the fatal moment arrived, Murat walked with a firm step to the place of execution, as calm, as unmoved, as if he had been going to an ordinary review. He would not accept a chair, nor suffer his eyes to be bound. “I have braved death (said he) too often to fear it.” He stood upright, proudly and undauntedly, with his countenance towards the soldiers; and when all was ready, he kissed a cameo on which the head of his wife was engraved, and gave the word — thus, « Soldats ! Faites votre devoir ! Droit au cœur mais épargnez le visage. Feu ! » “Soldiers! Do your duty! Straight to the heart but avoid the face. Fire!” AVOID THE FACE! WHY MURAT?! OH YES BECAUSE IT IS TOO BEAUTIFUL.

Hotty from History #12 - Joachim Murat, Admiral of France, King of Naples

Noted for his flamboyant dress, he was one of the men from the early 19th century, who, alongside Napoleon Bonaparte, declared Europe his stomping ground. Hated by the British, he was in large parts the reason for many of Napoleon’s successes, and was rewarded heavily.

His life was exciting, though his death is most HFH noteworthy. Here is an account.

“When the fatal moment arrived, Murat walked with a firm step to the place of execution, as calm, as unmoved, as if he had been going to an ordinary review. He would not accept a chair, nor suffer his eyes to be bound. “I have braved death (said he) too often to fear it.” He stood upright, proudly and undauntedly, with his countenance towards the soldiers; and when all was ready, he kissed a cameo on which the head of his wife was engraved, and gave the word — thus,

« Soldats ! Faites votre devoir ! Droit au cœur mais épargnez le visage. Feu ! »

“Soldiers! Do your duty! Straight to the heart but avoid the face. Fire!”

AVOID THE FACE! WHY MURAT?! OH YES BECAUSE IT IS TOO BEAUTIFUL.

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