The Aristocratic Name of a Politician

French politician Emmanuel Tache officially adopted the name de la Pagerie to highlight his connection to a historical noble family. This lineage traces back to the Empress Josephine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.

While serving as a member of the National Assembly, Tache formally updated his name to include this prestigious historical surname. The de la Pagerie family is famously linked to French royalty through the birth of Empress Josephine on the island of Martinique. It is quite rare for modern politicians to formally integrate such deep genealogical titles into their public identities. This choice serves as a vivid reminder of how colonial history and imperial heritage continue to influence modern political figures.