The King of Rome
Preserved but no longer current.
A title conferred by Napoleon I on his son Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, Duke of Reichstadt (1811-32), on the day of his birth. He was called UAiglon (the young eagle) by Edmond Rostand in his play.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “The King of Rome” mean?
A title conferred by Napoleon I on his son Francois Charles Joseph Napoleon, Duke of Reichstadt (1811-32), on the day of his birth. He was called UAiglon (the young eagle) by Edmond Rostand in his play.
Is “The King of Rome” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.