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When was Murat named the King of Naples?

  • 1804

  • 1806

  • 1808

  • 1810

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Murat was proclaimed King of Naples in 1808, succeeding his brother-in-law Joseph Bonaparte, who had been made King of Spain. Murat's reign was marked by a series of reforms and modernization, including the introduction of a new constitution, the abolition of feudalism, and the promotion of education and culture. He also played a key role in the Napoleonic Wars, leading French troops in campaigns across Europe.
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