King Louis I of Holland, 1806–1810
06/05/1806 AD appointed
Napoleon had intended for his younger brother to be little more than a French prefect of Holland. However, Louis had his own mind, and tried to be a responsible and independent ruler.
In an effort to endear himself to his adopted country, he tried to learn the Dutch language; he called himself Lodewijk I (adopting the Dutch form of his name) and declared himself Dutch rather than French.
Allegedly, his Dutch was initially so poor that he told the people he was the Konijn van 'Olland ("Rabbit of 'Olland"), rather than Koning van Holland ("King of Holland"). However, his sincere effort to learn Dutch earned him some respect from his subjects.
Subjects Who or What appointed?
-
Napoléon Bonaparte Emperor of the Fre...
Objects To Whom or What was appointed?
-
Holland (Kingdom of) Set up by Napoléon Bona... -
Louis Bonaparte (Luigi) King of Holland 18...
Events in 1806 MORE
