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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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Fast Facts:
- 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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Napoleon Bonaparte on Amazon
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The Reign Of Napoleon Bonaparte - $23.50
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Biography - Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France (A&E DVD Archives) - $24.95
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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 stor...Amazon
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Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) Art Styles Giclee Poster Print by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 12x16 - $39.99
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Napoleon Bonaparte Questions
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Who would be your ideal guests at a dinner party and why? 2 AnswersThere wouldn't be much conversation if you invite 3 dead people. read more -
I wonder whatever happened to the dude who directed Napoleon Dynamite. 1 AnswerHe's still making movies. Jared Hess directed & wrote "Nacho Libre" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457510/ . According to IMDb.com he now working on "Gentleme... read more
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Napoleon Bonaparte Background and Profiles
- Who2.com: Napoleon Bonaparte Profile
Notable Napoleon Bonaparte Films
- The following links are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1909: The Life of Napoleon
- 1927: Napoleon
- 1987: Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story
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




