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Napoleon Bonaparte was a French general from 1804 to 1814 who lead a number of successful campaigns against the First and Second coalitions. After a coup d'état, he declared himself to be First Consul, and, eventually the Emperor of France.
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- Born August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica
- Birth Name: Napoleone Buonaparte
- Spouse: Josephine Beauharnais and later to Marie-Louise, Archduchess of Austria
- Ruled France from 1799-1814
- Exiled to Elba in 1814 and to St. Helena in 1815
- Successor: Louis XVIII
- Son of Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino
- Died May 5, 1821 in St. Helena
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French Revolution Timeline
- 1740: Franch's defeat in the War of the Austrian Succession depleted the country's funds
- 1756: The French Indian War caused the country to fall into deeper debt
- 1789: The fall of Bastille
- 1789: Palace of Versailles stormed
- 1789: National Constituent Assembly abolished feudalism
- 1790: French Parlement dissolved
- 1793: Committee of Public Safety came under the control of Maximilien Robespierre
- 1793-1795: Reign of Terror
- 1799: Constitution of the Year VIII signed and adopted, the French Revolution ends
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The Napoleon Series
Acknowledging the extraordinary talents of the man who defined an age (1789-1821) and the remarkable men and women who peopled and shaped it, the Napoleon Series seeks to promote the continued, scholarly exploration of that age.napoleon-series.org -
Wikipedia: Napoleon I of France
Napoleon Bonaparte 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) later known as Emperor Napoleon I, and previously Napoleone di Buonaparte, was a military and political leader of France whose actions shaped European politics in the early 19th century.en.wikipedia.org -
The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
...his presence on the battlefield was worth 40,000 men...Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellingtonbbc.co.uk -
Discovery News: Napoleon Poisoning Claims Debunked
Napoleon Bonaparte did not die from arsenic poisoning, a new examination of the French emperor's hair has established.dsc.discovery.com (February 11, 2008) -
The Podcast Network: The Napoleon Podcast
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PBS: "Napoleon: The Man and the Myth"
Episode I recounts the story of Napoleon's extraordinary rise from Corsican obscurity to the victories in Italy that made him a hero to the French people and convinced him that he was destined for greatnesspbs.org -
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In politics stupidity is not a handicap. By Napoleon Bonaparte'
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"Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever." - Napoleon Bonaparte
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"Ability is of little account without opportunity."~ Napoleon Bonaparte
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"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide." ~Napoleon Bonaparte
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View All Napoleon Bonaparte Questions (6) | Ask a QuestionWho would be your ideal guests at a dinner party and why? (2 Answers)There wouldn't be much conversation if you invite 3 dead people. read moreI wonder whatever happened to the dude who directed Napoleon Dynamite. (1 Answer)He's still making movies. Jared Hess directed & wrote "Nacho Libre" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457510/ . According to IMDb.com he now working on "Gentlemen Broncos" http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0381478/ http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/jaredhess.jpg read more
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Napoleon Bonaparte Background and Profiles
- Who2.com: Napoleon Bonaparte Profile
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The Reign Of Napoleon Bonaparte - $23.50
Robert Asprey completes his definitive, two-volume biography with an intimate, fast-paced look at Napoleon's daring reign and tragic demise with more of the personality and passion that marked the first volume of this cradle to the grave bi...
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Biography - Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France [VHS] - $14.95
He felt he was an outsider in his own nation yet he took it to its greatest period of influence in history. But his ego and thirst for ever more power led to one of the most storied downfalls ever. Napoleon Bonaparte stands in the compan...
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Biography - Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France (A&E DVD Archives) - $24.95
The most fabled military leader of all time is chronicled in this episode of the A&E Biography series. Born to a Corsican family of shaky financial means, young Napoleon decided upon a military career as a child, winning a scholarsh...
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The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte - $26.95
Robert Asprey charts Napoleon's thrilling, reckless rise to power in this fast-paced first volume of the definitive biography of the fascinating, enigmatic, and still mysterious tragic conqueror. Ever since 1821, when he died at age f...
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Notable Napoleon Bonaparte Films
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- 1909: The Life of Napoleon
- 1927: Napoleon
- 1987: Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story
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Napoleon Bonaparte Timeline
- August 15, 1769: Napoleon Bonaparte is born in Ajaccio,Corsica
- 1786: Given command of the French army in Italy
- 1796: Marries Josephine Beauharnais
- 1799: Following a coup d'etat, Napoleon becomes 1st Consul of the new French government
- 1802: New constitution adopted, making Napoleon First Consul for life
- 1804: Napoleon crowns himself Emperor in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
- 1805: Napoleon is crowned king of Italy in Milan
- 1809: Divorces Josephine
- 1810: Marries Marie-Louise, Archduchess of Austria
- 1814: Paris falls, Senate proclaims end of the Empire
- 1814: Napoleon abdicates his rule and is exiled to Elba
- 1815: Escapes from Elba, retakes France, defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, exiled to Saint Helena
- May 5, 1821: Napoleon dies
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Napoleon Bonaparte and Popular Culture
- Wikipedia: Napoleon in Popular Culture
- Warner Bros. Histeria!: Great Heroes of France (21:09)
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- 1922: Mixed Nuts
- 1956: Napoleon Bunny-Part
- 2001: The Emperor's New Clothes
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