Beauharnais refers to a prominent family in France, particularly known for Alexandre de Beauharnais, who was a general during the French Revolution. He was married to Josephine de Beauharnais, who later became the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The family played a significant role in French history during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The name "Beauharnais" is also associated with various places and institutions, including the Beauharnais Park in Paris. The family's legacy continues to be studied in the context of the French Revolution and the rise of the Napoleonic Empire.