In 1807, Jérôme, with the support of his brother Napoleon, became King of Westphalia. In 1808, the King displayed his military talent in Spain. In 1809, His Majesty the King captured Vienna, and the Austrian Empire groveled at his feet. … A decade later, the German people cheered loudly to welcome their Emperor. The aged Napoleon exclaimed sincerely, “Making Jérôme King was my wisest choice; look, he is now the Emperor of Germany!”