The House of Beauharnais was a noble family in France, originally established in the 16th century. It gained prominence through Alexandre de Beauharnais, who was a general during the French Revolution and married Josephine de Beauharnais, later the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The family played a significant role in French history, particularly during the revolutionary period. After the fall of Napoleon, the house continued to influence European nobility. Members of the Beauharnais family held various titles and positions across Europe, including in Germany and Brazil. Their legacy is intertwined with the broader narrative of European aristocracy and the impact of the Napoleonic era.