Napoleon II II and his brief reign. Napoleon was born on 20 March 1811 at the Tuileries Palace, son of Napoleon I and Empress Marie Louise. On the same day he underwent "ondoyé" (a traditional French ceremony which is considered a preliminary, brief baptism) by Joseph Fesch with his full name of "Napoleon François Charles Joseph". The baptism, inspired by the baptismal ceremony of Louis, Grand Dauphin of France, was held on 9 June 1811 in Notre Dame de Paris. Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg, Austrian ambassador to France, wrote of the baptism: He was put in the care of Louise Charlotte
Titles and styles of Napoleon Titles and styles of Napoleon Napoleon, a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution, was bestowed many titles and honours. His Imperial Majesty Napoleon I, By the Grace of God and the Constitutions of the Republic, Emperor of the French, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation. His Imperial and Royal Majesty Napoleon I, By the Grace of God and the Constitutions of the Republic, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation. His Imperial and Royal Majesty Napoleon I, By the Grace of God and the Constitutions of the Republic, Emperor